• Thalassoma Wrasse should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim.

• Plenty of rock work should be provided for grazing and hiding.

• Thalassoma Wrasse will turn over rocks looking for crustaceans. A diet of enriched meaty foods should be provided multiple times daily.

• Thalassoma Wrasse are colorful, bold, very active swimmers and should not be kept with other Thalassoma Wrasse.

• The Thalassoma Wrasse may bury itself in the sand be sure to provide a deep sand bed.

• Wrasse are hermaphrodites meaning they start as juveniles/females but at some point in their life may turn into a male.

• Provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid as Wrasse are jumpers.

• Christmas Wrasse can grow to almost 12".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 100 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH