Wrasse – Two Spot Maori

Two Spot Maori Wrasse Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 15cm (6″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 9 years

Scientific Name: Cheilinus Bimaculatus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size:  4-5 inches

The two spot maori wrasse, scientific name Cheilinus Bimaculatus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 80 gallons. Two spot maori wrasses can grow up to 6” and can live up to 9 years. Two spot maori wrasses are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Two spot maoris 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. Two spot maoris can be kept with other wrasses. Two spot maori wrasses are reef safe, they will not bother coral or invertebrates. As they mature they may prey upon crustaceans. Two spot maori wrasses sleep in the rocks and will be swimming throughout the tank during the day. Wrasses are known for jumping and require a tight fighting lid.