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Macropharyngodon ornatus Ornate Leopard Wrasse
Macropharyngodon ornatus
Origin: Indo-Pacific
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Water Parameters
Temperature23–26 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 12 cm
- Min Tank
- 250 L
- Lifespan
- 4–6
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; do not mix with aggressive species
About
Macropharyngodon ornatus (Ornate Leopard Wrasse) is one of the most beautiful marine fish available, with intricate leopard-spot patterning in males. A challenging species demanding established tanks with live copepod populations.
Care Guide
pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.025, temp 24–26°C. Deep live sand required (8cm+). Needs live copepods or live Mysis initially — often refuses prepared foods at first. Expert-only species.
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