Triggers & Puffers
Harlequin Tusk (Indo) Med
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- Packed to order with heat or cold packs for the season
- Eating and settled in our systems before it ships
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About this fish
About this fish
Harlequin Tusk (Indo) Med is a saltwater wrasse sold for the home aquarium. The scientific name for this fish is Choerodon fasciatus. In a tank, a wrasse like the Harlequin Tusk is typically an active, rockwork-cruising fish that can add movement and interest while helping control certain pests such as flatworms and bristle worms.
Features:
- Active, colorful wrasse that cruis es the rockwork throughout the day
- Often helps with aquarium pest control, including flatworms and bristle worms (general wrasse behavior)
- Usually benefits from a sand bed, as many wrasses bury in the sand at night
- May also hide in a mucus cocoon at night, helping it settle more comfortably
- Strong jumper—use a tight lid to reduce the risk of escape
- When it arrives, acclimate slowly and provide a quiet place in the tank to settle in
- Generally, many wrasses are reef safe, though compatibility can depend on your specific setup and tankmates
Specifications:
- Scientific name: Choerodon fasciatus
- Category: Triggers & Puffers (sold as a wrasse)
- Diet (feeding): Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and quality pellets; feed two or three times a day
- Night behavior: May bury in sand and/or hide in a mucus cocoon at night
- Tank requirement: Provide a sand bed and a quiet settling spot
- Lid/escape prevention: Keep a tight lid
- Arrival handling: Acclimate slowly before placing it into regular display
