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Redtail Tamarin Wrasse
(Anampses chrysocephalus)
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Maximum Length: 6.7 in.
Care Level: Moderate
Family: Labridae
Reef Compatibility: Good
Minimum Aquarium Size: 40 gal.
Range: Indo-Pacific
Diet: Carnivore
Water Conditions: 74-80° F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
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Notes: The Redtail Tamarin Wrasse is the female of the species Anampses chrysocephalus. The male of this species is often called Psychedelic Wrasse. These exotic beauties are not commonly available to hobbyists. They require an established aquarium with plenty of live rock and live sand. This peaceful wrasse and can be housed with a wide variety of docile reef fish, including other small wrasse.
The Redtail Wrasse is a great reef fish and is often seen cruising all over the tank looking for food. It feeds on troublesome pyramidellid snails and commensal flatworms, and is harmless to coral, clams, and most ornamental invertebrates. Do not keep it with aggressive predators, or larger aggressive wrasses.
Feed a mixed diet of carnivore preparations, finely chopped meaty foods, mysid shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and/or live black worms.
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