Wrasse – Long Jaw (Red)

Long Jaw Wrasse Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 12.5cm (5″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 5 years

Scientific Name: Cheilinus Oxycephalus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size:  2-3 inches

The long jaw wrasse, scientific name Cheilinus Oxycephalus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 80 gallons. Long jaw wrasses can grow up to 5” and can live up to 5 years. Long jaw wrasses are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Long jaw wrasses should be kept singly. Long jaw wrasses will not bother coral. They are not invertebrate safe. Long jaw wrasses may prey upon crustaceans, clams, worms and starfish as they mature. They are also great hunters for fire worms/bristle worms. Long jaw 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.