Harlequin Tusk- Australian

Latin Name

Lienardella fasciata (a.k.a. Choerodon fasciata)

Common Name

Also known as

Harlequin Tuskfish

Fast Facts

This is our most popular "fish tank" wrasse! Harlequin Tusks collected from Australian are known for their superior color and quality. A popular and ideal choice for the community aquarium, and suitable for passive to moderately aggressive tanks. This fish is shy initially but will become bold over time providing it's tankmates aren't too aggressive. Suitable for semi aggressive tanks. (but remember, no fish can take a beating initially!) Keep with larger angelfishes, boisterous wrasses, tangs, sociable triggers, groupers, puffers, etc.

SIZE & AVAILABILITY NOTE
Small Australian specimens are rarely (like almost never) collected. Most Australian specimens are 4"-6".

Sizes

Medium/Around 4"-5"
Large/Around 5"-6"
X-Large/Around 6"-7"

Range in Nature

Indo-West Pacific to Australia

Minimum Aquarium Size

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)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Not recommended. Will not bother corals, but will eat crusteceans, invertebrtes, etc. Peaceful with most fish.

Availability

Semi Regularly Available, but small size from Australia-- FORGET ABOUT IT!
Large/Semi Regularly Available
X-Large/Occasionally Available, XL is rare.

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Harlequin Tusk- Australian

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Medium	$149.00
Large	$175.00
X-Large	$199.00

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.