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Harlequin Tusk
| Latin Name | Lienardella fasciata | ||||||||||||||||
| Common Name | Harlequin Tusk | ||||||||||||||||
| Also known as | Harlequin Tuskfish | ||||||||||||||||
| Fast Facts | A popular and ideal choice for the bold community aquarium. This fish is shy initially but will become bold over time providing it's tankmates aren't too aggressive. Suitable for semi aggressive tanks, Keep with larger angelfishes, boisterous wrasses, tangs, sociable triggers, groupers, puffers, etc. Specimens collected from Australia are more colorful and generally sturdier than those from others areas. | ||||||||||||||||
| Sizes | Small/Around 2"-3" (VERY rare this small) Medium/Around 3"-4" Large/Around 4"-5" |
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| Range in Nature | Indo-West Pacific | ||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 55 | ||||||||||||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Feed a varied diet of frozen prepared foods, minced fresh shrimp, and a good flake food. Try to feed at least twice a day. | ||||||||||||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Not recommended. Will not bother corals, will eat snails, etc. Peaceful with most fish. | ||||||||||||||||
| Related Fish | Harlequin Tusk- Australian, More Wrasse (also see Hogfish) | ||||||||||||||||
| Availability | Small size is rarely available! Medium/Regularly Available Large/Occasionally Available |
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| Add to Cart | Harlequin Tusk
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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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