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The Choat's Wrasse, also known as the Choati Red Leopard Wrasse, has two different appearances depending on its age. The adult form, has a white body with red spots and heavy red striping at the face. A patch of yellow is found at the gill covers. The younger Choat's Wrasse have a semi-transparent body with a few orange patches.
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with well established live rock and a layer of live sand provides a good environment. It eats small invertebrates (foraminiferans and amphipods) that grow on live rock.
The Choat's Wrasse diet should be supplemented with live feeder shrimp and live black worms.
Like other wrasse, they are generally compatible with: Large Angelfish, Boxfish, Damselfish and Tangs & Surgeons.
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Name: Choat's Wrasse (Macropharyngodon choati)
Family: Labridae Range: Australia Size: Up to 4 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon Light: High Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: No specific level Care Level: Difficult Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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