Melanarus Wrasse
Halichoeres melanurus
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Suggested Tank
55+ gallons
Max Size
5 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Melanarus Wrasse is a beautiful and colorful saltwater fish that is popular among aquarium enthusiasts. It has a long, slender body with a pointed snout and is predominantly greenish-brown with vibrant blue and red markings. It is known for its active behavior, often seen swimming around the tank or burrowing in the sand.
Reef Safe
Yes, but with caution. While the Melanarus Wrasse is generally safe for coral reefs, it can sometimes disturb small invertebrates and ornamental shrimp.
Environment
The Melanarus Wrasse needs a well-established tank with plenty of live rock for hiding and hunting. It also requires a thick sandy substrate for burrowing. It prefers a brightly lit tank but also needs places where it can retreat from the light.
Behavior
This species is active and curious, often seen swimming around the tank. It also has a unique behavior of burrowing in the sand when it feels threatened or during the night for sleep. It is generally peaceful but can be territorial with other wrasses.
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Owner Reviews
Daniel
@KaptainKraken
Would sometimes eat snails in my tank. Had to be removed due to attacking my clownfish and other wrasse. But a colorful nice fish think I just got a bad individual.
Christian
@Christian27484
I’ve had mine for nearly a year and he has always been the most active and colorful fish in the tank. He has been a bit temperamental with new additions and small snails and crabs will disappear instantaneously. Tank Size: 60 breeder
Billy
@billy
The colors on this fish are insane. Pretty much every color in the rainbow it has. My Melanurus has been really good at hunting down pest. I’ve seen it eat bristle worms on multiple occasions.
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 29, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 28, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 27, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 26, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 25, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 24, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 23, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 22, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 21, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 20, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 19, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 18, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 17, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 16, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 15, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 14, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 13, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 12, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 11, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 10, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 9, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 8, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 7, 2026 | View |
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Wardley (Melanurus) Wrasse (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 49.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Wardley (Melanurus) Wrasse (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 49.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 1, 2026 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 1, 2026 | View |
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 31, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 31, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 30, 2025 | View |
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