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Suggested Tank
55+ gallons
Max Size
5 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Melanurus Wrasse is a colorful, active saltwater fish that is a popular choice for aquariums. Known for their vibrant hues of green, red and blue, they are also recognized for their distinctive tail, which has a unique crescent shape.
Reef Safe
Yes, but with caution. While they are generally safe for reef aquariums, they may pick at small invertebrates and ornamental shrimp.
Environment
The Melanurus Wrasse thrives in a well-lit aquarium with plenty of hiding spots. They prefer tanks with sandy substrates where they can burrow. This species is known to jump, so a secure lid on the aquarium is necessary.
Behavior
These fish are known for their active and playful behavior. They are seen swimming around most of the time in search of food. At night or when threatened, the Melanurus Wrasse will bury itself in the sand.
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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.
Price History
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 14, 2026 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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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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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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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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Melanurus Wrasse
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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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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 30, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 29, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 29, 2025 | View |
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Wardley (Melanurus) Wrasse (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 51.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 28, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 28, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 28, 2025 | View |
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Wardley (Melanurus) Wrasse (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 51.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 27, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 27, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 27, 2025 | View |
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Wardley (Melanurus) Wrasse (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 51.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Wardley (Melanurus) Wrasse (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 51.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
Halichoeres melanurus
