Become a credit card member today!Bluehead Wrasse (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Small
Description
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The Bluehead Wrasse has exquisite coloration, hardiness and high activity levels that make them very desirable in the aquarium hobby. They are known predators of a myriad of unwanted pests like bristle worms and mantis shrimp. As with all the other fish in the genus, they are capable jumpers at all stages of their life, so a covered aquarium is necessary. They will grow to be about 7" in size and need ample swimming room. The Bluehead Wrasse goes through a drastic color morph as it ages and colorations are based on their sex. Juveniles are mostly yellow with black markings. Male adults have a deep blue colored head followed by two black bands then the rest of their body is a teal color. Female adults predominately teal in color with two black bands.
- - Add to an aquarium with ample rockwork and swimming space
- - For continued health, provide a varied diet of meaty foods and vegetable-based foods
- - Reef safe with caution
- - Beginner hobbyist
- - Minimum tank size: 80 gallons
- - Approximate selling size: Small 1-2.25"; Medium 2.25-3.5"
Specifications
| SKU | 3468936 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Marine Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
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| Scientific Name | Thalassoma bifasciatum |
| Environment | Marine |
| Native To | Atlantic |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Care Level | Easy |
Additional Features
| Size | Small |
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Warranty
Petco takes great care to ensure that the Live Fish, Invertebrates & Plants you order arrives safely and in healthy condition. All Aquatic Life are guaranteed to stay alive for 7 days from the day they arrive at your home or we will gladly refund your money. Returns or refunds cannot be offered on Live Fish, Invertebrates & Plants that you decide you do not want. Please ensure the items you order are what you want before finalizing the order. If you experience a loss of your marine fish, freshwater fish, invertebrates, or live plants within 7 days of delivery please contact Customer Relations at 877-738-6742.
Directions
ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller aquariums.
