Rockmover Wrasse

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Rockmover Wrasse

This fish is known as Rockmover Wrasse and the correct latin name is Novaculichthys taeniourus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the Wrasses family. (e) It's origin is Indo-Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

Might be territorial, so aquariums which are big enough are necessary in order to keep this fish peaceful.

Rockmover Wrasse can grow up to 30 cm what is approximately 11 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 3600cm2 of water surface which is approximately 558 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is not very difficult to keep the Rockmover Wrasse fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.

Rockmover Wrasse picture no. 1

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Rockmover Wrasse picture no. 3



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Document modified on Wed Dec 19 10:36:02 UTC 2007
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