Difference between revisions of "Macropharyngodon kuiteri"

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+|Origin:Presently only found from New Caledonia to the southern Great Barrier Reef and New South Wales (Australia)..
+|Sexing:Protogynous hermaphrodites; females are red, and black with blue spotting. Males are maroon-red with green stripes.
+|Tank compatibility:Mixes well with peaceful tankmates.
+|Diet:Reputed as a finicky eater; pellets, as well as live/frozen food will work.
+|Feeding regime:Feed once or twice a day.
+|Environment specifics:Keep in a spacious tank with hiding places, as well as open swimming space. The tank should be mature and well filtered.
+|Behaviour:A peaceful active shoaling fish. The lead fish of the shoal is one male over several females. Keeping several males can induce sparring.
+|Identification:A protogynous hermaphrodite, where the females are red with white spots and a white face with red spots. Juveniles of this species have ocelli on their dorsal and anal fins, which are lacking in the adults. Males have beautiful pink banding on the face and cheeks, with both having ocelli on the operculum.
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 *[http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1536+2968&pcatid=2968 Live Aquaria]
+*[https://www.petcha.com/kuiters-leopard-wrasse/ Petcha care article]

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