Zigzag Wrasse

<p>Zigzag Wrasse can grow up to 7-1/2" (20 cm). They are found in depth ranging from 6' - 150' (2 - 50m) in shallow lagoons, usually over sand, rubble, or seagrass bottom. They are generally peaceful but may display aggression towards members of the same species. Maintain water temperature between 73 - 78 F (23 -26 C) degrees and pH at between 8.0 - 8.3.</p>

<p>The Zigzag wrasse are carnivorous in nature. They hunt and feed on hard shell invertebrates but generally feed on any meat bait. This may include flatworms and pyramid snails.</p>

<p>They are born protogynous females with the possibility to turn into males later on. The females have a black or yellow stripe zigzagging along the body on a white background. The male has a light blue-green background with pinkish vertical markings across the body.</p>

<p>They do well in pairs or one male with numerous females. They depict distinct pairings during breeding.</p>

<p>Can be found in the Indo-West Pacific, Eastern Africa coast, the Red Sea, Northern of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and South of Japan.</p>

<p>Wrasse are considered jumpers make sure your aquarium has a tight-fitting canopy or screen cover to prevent the Wrasse from jumping out of your aquarium. Wrasse have been known to jump through the smallest of holes in a canopy. <br /><br />Wrasses prefer to have a 2" (5cm) sandbed to allow them to burrow into the sand to sleep or when they feel like they are in danger. Some people with bare bottom tanks have also added a Tupperware with a 2" deep sand bed to accommodate the wrasse's needs. </p> <p>They are generally peaceful but may display aggression towards members of the same species.</p>

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