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Broomtail Wrasse RED SEA
| Latin Name | Cheilinus lunulatus | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Name | Broomtail Wrasse RED SEA | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Also known as | Broomtail Wrasse | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fast Facts | AVAILABILITY NOTE The Broomtail Wrasse is rarely available and they sell in an instant. Be sure to act fast when available! This infrequently available Red Sea endemic is typically collected quite large, usually in the 6"-12" range. These larger specimens that tend to be collected are dark green blue with yellow pectoral fins and orangish spots on the face-- quite spectacular. The common name comes from the tail, which does indeed look like a broom. These fish have large mouths and may swallow smaller tankmates. Generally easy to keep, seldom available. |
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| Sizes | Medium/Around 3"-5" (RARELY available this small) Large/Around 5"-6" X-Large/Around 6"-7" Show/Around 7"-10" |
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| Range in Nature | Red Sea | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 150 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Feed a varied diet of frozen prepared foods, fresh shrimp, clam, squid, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Not Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Related Fish | More Wrasse (also see Hogfish) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | Rarely available and they sell in an instant. Be sure to act fast when available. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Add to Cart | Broomtail Wrasse RED SEA
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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