Melanurus Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus)8/28(Pre-Order)

Approximately 3”

The Melanurus Wrasse, also known as the Hoeven’s Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus), is a highly sought-after reef-safe fish known for its brilliant coloration and natural pest control behavior. This peaceful, active swimmer helps manage flatworms and bristleworms in reef tanks, making it both a beautiful and functional addition to your saltwater aquarium.

Sourced from the Indo-Pacific and fully quarantined for 30 days at TSM Aquatics’ industry-leading facility in Pennsauken, NJ, each wrasse is conditioned for health, eating well, and ready for reef life. It adapts well to tanks 55 gallons and up, coexists peacefully with most reef species, and adds motion, color, and utility to any setup.

Order your Melanurus Wrasse today and enjoy our expert care, pre-shipping quarantine process, and fast overnight delivery nationwide.

• Care Level: Easy – excellent choice for beginners and experienced aquarists alike

• Diet: Carnivore – eats bristleworms, flatworms, and frozen meaty foods (mysis, brine)

• Temperament: Peaceful – great community fish, may become territorial with similar wrasses

• Tank Size: 55 gallons or larger – requires space to swim and a sandbed to burrow into at night

• Compatibility: Reef-safe – won’t bother corals, may nip small shrimp

• Origin: Indo-Pacific – hardy and adaptable to a wide range of tank setups

• Notes: Needs a secure lid—can jump; burrows in sand at night for sleep