Blue-nose Wrasse
NameBlue-nose Wrasse
Scientific NameHalichoeres cyanocephalus
Common NamesBlue-nose Wrasse, Yellowcheek Wrasse
FamilyLabridae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Florida, Bermuda, Brazil
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)70
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Larger Angelfish, Clownfish, Gobies, Blennies, Other non-aggressive wrasses (with caution)
Description
The Blue-nose Wrasse is a vibrant saltwater fish known for its greenish body, often with a blue snout and an orange stripe along its back. It is an active swimmer that requires a mature aquarium with ample live rock for foraging and a sand bed for burrowing at night or when startled.
