Melanurus Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus)

An active, glowing green and orange wrasse that patrols the rockwork all day and helps control pest snails and small worms. Grows to about 5 inches and needs a sand bed to burrow into at night plus a secure lid. Reef safe. Minimum tank 55 gallons. Diet: mixed meaty frozen foods offered several times a day. Care level: moderate.