Wrasse – Hardwicke

This item is available by special order only. Please contact us directly to order your wrasse today! Must pay for in advance as we will order one or as many as you like, specifically for you. NO refunds, credit can be spent on any other livestock item(s).

Hardwicke  Wrasse Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 20cm (8″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 30 years

Scientific Name: Thalassoma Hardwicke

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with caution (Will prey upon crustaceans)

Approx. Purchase Size:  3-4 inches

The hardwicke wrasse, scientific name Thalassoma Hardwicke is an aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 80 gallons. Hardwicke wrasses can grow up to 8” and can live up to 30 years. Hardwicke wrasses are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. They should be kept singly as they will fight with other hardwicke wrasses and they should not be kept with other Thalassoma wrasses. All thalassoma wrasses start as females, if there is multiple kept together and no male is present, the dominant female will turn into a male. Hardwicke wrasses can be kept with other semi-aggressive or aggressive wrasses. Hardwicke wrasses are coral safe but they are not completely safe with invertebrates. Thalassoma wrasses will prey upon crustaceans. Thalassoma wrasses sleep in cracks and crevices in the rocks at night time, during the day they will be swimming throughout the tank. They are very active swimmers so its not uncommon for them to get tired and rest on the substrate. The Hardwicke wrasse is also referred to as the sixbar wrasse, or the six banded wrasse. Wrasses are known for jumping and require a tight fighting lid.