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Macropharyngodon Kuiteri
Macropharyngodon Wrasse should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Rock work should be provided for hunting and hiding. Leopard Wrasse are very active during the day looking for small invertebrates, crustaceans and snails. A deep sand bed is also needed for burrowing at night or when threatened. A diet of rich in meaty based foods should be provided, if Wrasse ignores preparations live foods such as small shrimp may need to be supplemented. Leopard Wrasse are hermaphroditic meaning females may at some point in their life may turn into a male. Leopard Wrasse tend to be shy and easily harassed but do thrive in a harem of 1 male and several females if added at the same time. Leopard Wrasse may be sensitive to copper be sure to monitor levels during quarantine. Leopard Wrasse also see marked male and female colour differences. Wrasse may jump be sure to provide an aquarium with a tight-fitting lid.
The Kuiter's Leopard Wrasse are sometimes also known as the Black Leopard Wrasse, show a yellow to orange colour with blue to white spots on each scale and blue trimmed black eyespot. Kuiter's Leopard Wrasse can grow up to 10cm in length.
We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 400L or larger for this species.
Due to variations within species and age of fish, your item may not look identical to the image provided.
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