Blunthead Wrasse (Thalassoma amblycephalum)

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Blunthead Wrasse

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Blunthead Wrasse

Thalassoma amblycephalum

284 Litres (75 US G.)

12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")

pH

8.2 - 8.4

24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods

8-12 years

Family

Labridae





Additional names

Blunthead Wrasse, Bluehead Wrasse, Rainbow Wrasse

Additional scientific names

Julis melanochir, Pseudojulis trifasciatus, Thalassoma melanochir


Sexing

Juveniles are very difficult to visually sex. Mature males will be far more vibrant in colour.

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