Wrasse – Diamond

Diamond Wrasse Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 42cm (1′ 5″)

Diet: Carnivore (Eats pods)

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 12 years

Scientific Name: Anampses Caeruleopunctatus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  Small: 2 – 3 inches Medium: 4 – 6 inches 

The diamond wrasse, scientific name Anampses Caeruleopunctatus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Diamond wrasses can grow up to 1’ 5” and can live up to 12 years. Diamond wrasses are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Diamond wrasses are pod eaters and will hunt continuously for small pods found in the aquarium. Diamond wrasses can be trained to eat frozen foods but will be healthier and happier in a tank where they can hunt live food as well. They should be kept singly, in mated pairs or small herums with one male and multiple females. Keeping multiple of the same species requires adequate space and rockwork. All anampses wrasses start as females, if there is multiple kept together and no male is present, the dominant female will turn into a male. Diamond wrasses can be kept with other anampses/wrasses. Diamond wrasses are reef safe, they will not bother coral or invertebrates. Anampses wrasses dive into the sand to sleep at night and will not do well in a tank without sand, the sand bed should be thick enough to completely cover them, atleast 2-3”. During the day they will be swimming throughout the tank. The diamond wrasse is also referred to as the blue dot tamarin wrasse. Wrasses are known for jumping and require a tight fighting lid.