Parrot Wrasse
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| Common name | Parrot Wrasse |
| Size | The Red parrot Fairy Wrasse
grows up to 3 inches. |
| Origin | Indian Ocean |
| Compatibility | The Red parrot Fairy
Wrasse generally gets along well with other small peaceful fishes and it
should not be kept with aggressive tank mates. |
| Maintenance | Red parrot Fairy Wrasse
requires a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
The tank set up may be of Marine type: Coral, rock, live rock, plants. |
| Temperature | Temp. 72 - 78° F |
| Water chemistry / movement | SG 1.020
- 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Feeding | The Red parrot Fairy Wrasse
is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of meats (fish, scallop, shrimp,
squid, clam). |
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| Comments | Red Parrot Fairy Wrasse is
also known as Blue Head Fairy Wrasse, Yellow-flanked Fairy Wrasse, Purple
head parrot, Purple Fairy Wrasse, Red Fairy Wrasse. Red Parrot Fairy Wrasse
varies in color considerably ranging from a red and blue, to a deep maroon
and deep blue. |
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