| Scientific Name | Macropharyngodon scottorum |
|---|---|
| Identification | Males: blue-green with orange and red markings; females greenish with spots. Leopard wrasse relative. |
| Maximum Length | 4 inches |
| Origin | Central Pacific |
| Minimum Tank Size | 50 gallons |
| Reef Compatibility | Reef safe |
Behavior
Peaceful; buries in sand at night. Requires a sand bed. Somewhat delicate, especially when first introduced.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivore. Feed mysis, copepods, Cyclop-eeze, and enriched brine shrimp multiple times daily.
Cautions
Can be delicate; requires a mature reef with live prey in the sand.