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Melanurus Wrasse

Melanurus Wrasse

Halichoeres melanurus

The Melanurus Wrasse is a vibrant, active fish displaying striking color variations that shift as it matures — males typically showing brilliant greens, pinks, and a distinctive tail spot. While it won't harm corals, it will eat snails, hermit crabs, small ornamental shrimp, and bristleworms — so expect your cleanup crew to disappear. Provide a tight-fitting lid and sandy substrate for sleeping, as wrasses are notorious jumpers.

TemperamentPeaceful
Max Size5"
Care LevelEasy
CategoryWrasse

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Compatibility Chart for Melanurus Wrasse

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Great Match (1)

Green Chromis Great Great community fish pairing

Compatible (71)

Yellow Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Hippo Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Powder Blue Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Kole Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Naso Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Ocellaris Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species True Percula Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Maroon Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clarkii Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Beauty Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Emperor Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species French Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Fairy Wrasse Compatible Different genera; usually peaceful Cleaner Wrasse Compatible Usually coexist fine Blue Devil Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowtail Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Copperband Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Raccoon Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Midas Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Tailspot Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Lawnmower Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Bicolor Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Royal Gramma Compatible No known issues between these species Banggai Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pajama Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Purple Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Scopas Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Achilles Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Sohal Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Convict Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Tomini Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Epaulette Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Horn Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Catshark Compatible No known issues between these species Foxface Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bluechin Triggerfish Compatible Usually fine Pinktail Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Chicago Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Colorado Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Emerald Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Tuxedo Urchin Compatible No known issues between these species Red Fromia Starfish Compatible No known issues between these species Hammer Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Torch Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Frogspawn Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Zoanthids Compatible No known issues between these species Mushroom Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Rhodactis Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Florida Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Yuma Compatible No known issues between these species Bounce Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Green Star Polyps Compatible No known issues between these species Pulsing Xenia Compatible No known issues between these species Acropora Compatible No known issues between these species Montipora Compatible No known issues between these species Leather Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (7)

Six Line Wrasse Somewhat Compatible Two wrasses can be territorial Yellowspotted Wrasse Somewhat Compatible Melanurus may outcompete for food Clown Goby Somewhat Compatible Small clown goby at mild risk from predatory melanurus Firefish Goby Somewhat Compatible May harass firefish; stressful but not usually lethal Yellow Watchman Goby Somewhat Compatible Melanurus may eat the watchman's pistol shrimp partner Mandarin Dragonet Somewhat Compatible Melanurus competes for copepods Niger Triggerfish Somewhat Compatible May work; monitor

Risky (1)

Nassarius Snail Risky Wrasse may eat nassarius

Not Compatible (12)

Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Not Compatible Will be eaten Picasso Triggerfish Not Compatible Wrasse will be eaten Clown Triggerfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Undulate Triggerfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Carpet Anemone Not Compatible Wrasse sleeps in sand; at risk near carpet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Not Compatible Melanurus eats ornamental shrimp Fire Shrimp Not Compatible Wrasse eats shrimp Peppermint Shrimp Not Compatible Wrasse eats shrimp Tiger Pistol Shrimp Not Compatible Wrasse will eat shrimp Sexy Shrimp Not Compatible Will eat shrimp Blue Leg Hermit Crab Not Compatible Melanurus eats hermit crabs Turbo Snail Not Compatible Melanurus eats snails

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