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The Potter's Leopard Wrasse is also known as Potter's Wrasse, Geoffroy's Wrasse, or Shortnose Wrasse. It has an orange-peach body with numerous bright blue markings.
A 55 gallon or larger aquarium with peaceful tank mates and well established live rock with a layer of live sand is suitable. It eats small invertebrates (foraminiferans and amphipods) that grow on live rock.
The diet should be supplemented with live feeder shrimp and black worms, and frozen preparations for carnivores.
Like other wrasse, they are generally compatible with: Large Angelfish, Boxfish, Damselfish and Tangs & Surgeons.
They are not compatible with: Batfish, Pseudochromis, Seahorses & Pipefish and Sharks & Rays.
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Name: Potter's Leopard Wrasse (Macropharyngodon geoffroyi)
Family: Labridae Range: Hawaii Size: Up to 6 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: 55 gallon Light: High Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: No specific level Care Level: Experts only Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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