Wrasse – Banner

Banner Wrasse Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 45cm (1′ 8″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 6 years

Scientific Name: Hemigymnus Melapterus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size:  3 inches

The banner wrasse, scientific name Hemigymnus Melapterus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 80 gallons. Banner wrasses can grow up to 1’ 8” and can live up to 6 years. Banner wrasses are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Banner wrasses should be kept singly. Banner wrasses will not bother coral. They are not invertebrate safe. Banner wrasses may prey upon crustaceans as they mature. Banner wrasses sleep in cracks and crevices in the rocks and will be swimming throughout the tank during the day. Wrasses are known for jumping and require a tight fighting lid.