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Dragon Wrasse
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Description
Description
The Dragon Wrasse, also known as the Rockmover Wrasse, is famous for its extraordinary juvenile appearance, featuring elaborate leaf-like fin extensions and a erratic swimming motion that mimics drifting sea algae. As adults, they transform into formidable, mottled grey-and-black fish capable of flipping large pieces of rubble and rockwork in search of hidden invertebrates. They require a deep sand bed to sleep in, as well as firmly secured rock foundations so their constant rock-rearranging habits do not cause rockslides. They are ideal for large, rugged fish-only systems.
| Feature | Specification |
| Scientific Name | Novaculichthys taeniourus |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Max Size | 30 cm |
| Colour | Greenish-brown with dark mottling and white tail bar (adults). |
| Shape | Elongated, laterally compressed wrasse profile. |
| Location | Indo-Pacific. |
| Diet | Carnivore (Crustaceans, mollusks, urchins, mysis, chopped clams). |
| Water Temp | 24°C – 28°C. |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive. |
| Aquarium Size | 400+ Litres. |
| Reef Safe? | No. |
, also known as the Rockmover Wrasse, is famous for its extraordinary juvenile appearance, featuring elaborate leaf-like fin extensions and a erratic swimming motion that mimics drifting sea algae. As adults, they transform into formidable, mottled grey-and-black fish capable of flipping large pieces of rubble and rockwork in search of hidden invertebrates. They require a deep sand bed to sleep in, as well as firmly secured rock foundations so their constant rock-rearranging habits do not cause rockslides. They are ideal for large, rugged fish-only systems.
| Feature | Specification |
| Scientific Name | Novaculichthys taeniourus |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Max Size | 30 cm |
| Colour | Greenish-brown with dark mottling and white tail bar (adults). |
| Shape | Elongated, laterally compressed wrasse profile. |
| Location | Indo-Pacific. |
| Diet | Carnivore (Crustaceans, mollusks, urchins, mysis, chopped clams). |
| Water Temp | 24°C – 28°C. |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive. |
| Aquarium Size | 400+ Litres. |
| Reef Safe? | No. |