Chiseltooth Wrasse
NameChiseltooth Wrasse
Scientific NamePseudodax moluccanus
Common NamesChiseltooth Wrasse, Chisel-tooth Wrasse
FamilyLabridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietherbivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Larger Angelfish, Some Triggerfish (with caution), Groupers
Description
The Chiseltooth Wrasse is a unique and robust marine fish known for its specialized chisel-like teeth used for scraping algae. It exhibits a reddish-brown body with a distinctive black tail featuring a white band. This species requires a large, mature reef aquarium with ample live rock for grazing.
