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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
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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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 49.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Jun 2, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Jun 2, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 50.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | May 29, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 70.00 | Live Aquaria | May 29, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | May 28, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 50.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | May 24, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 50.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | May 23, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 40.00 | Live Aquaria | May 23, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 91.00 | Live Aquaria | May 14, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 50.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | May 13, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Candy Corals | May 9, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Candy Corals | May 9, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 130.00 | Live Aquaria | May 8, 2025 | View |
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Wardley Wrasse Male EXPERT (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 64.00 | Reef Beauties | May 8, 2025 | View |
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Wardley (Melanurus) Wrasse (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 51.00 | Reef Beauties | May 8, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | May 7, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus)
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$ 50.00 | Aquarium Fish Depot | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Live Aquaria | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | May 5, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 40.00 | Live Aquaria | May 1, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | May 1, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 130.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 28, 2025 | View |
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Wardley Wrasse Male EXPERT (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 64.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 24, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 46.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 23, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 46.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 21, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 70.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 20, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 80.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 17, 2025 | View |
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Wardley (Melanurus) Wrasse (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 49.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 12, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 46.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 11, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 46.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 9, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 130.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 9, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 40.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 8, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 46.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 5, 2025 | View |
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Wardley Wrasse Male EXPERT (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 64.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 5, 2025 | View |
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Wardley (Melanurus) Wrasse (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 49.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 5, 2025 | View |
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Wardley (Melanurus) Wrasse (Halichoeres Melanurus)
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$ 47.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 3, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 48.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 2, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 46.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 1, 2025 | View |
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Melanarus Wrasse
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$ 46.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 31, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
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$ 48.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 31, 2025 | View |
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Melanurus Wrasse
Halichoeres melanurus
