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Halichoeres trispilus
Care guide, husbandry, breeding, disease, and sourcing intelligence on Banana Wrasse - written by the Fast Aquatics editorial team.
Banana Wrasse requires a minimum of 75 gallons for healthy adults. The minimum is based on 6 inches adult size and territorial range. For Banana Wrasse, plan a mature reef tank with stable parameters, sand bed, live rock for cover, and reef LED if photosynthetic.
The Banana Wrasse is rated intermediate difficulty on this care sheet. It needs a tank of at least 75 gallons. Adults reach about 6 inches and live 5-7 years. Banana Wrasse (Halichoeres trispilus) is a intermediate-care saltwater species that thrives in tanks of 75 gallons or larger with stable parameters. Best paired with peaceful tankmates of similar size and water-chemistry needs.
Banana Wrasse is a carnivore. Provide frozen mysis, brine, finely chopped seafood, and quality carnivore pellets. Live food triggers feeding response in stressed arrivals. Browse our food guides for product recommendations. For Banana Wrasse, plan a mature reef tank with stable parameters, sand bed, live rock for cover, and reef LED if photosynthetic.
Banana Wrasse (Halichoeres trispilus) is native to Indo-Pacific reef ecosystems. Wild populations distribute across coral reefs from East Africa through Indonesia, the Philippines, and into the western Pacific. Captive-bred Banana Wrasse is increasingly available and is the more sustainable choice when you can find it.
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