Twisti Wrasse (Anampses twistii)
Anampses twistii
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 20 cm
- Min Tank
- 350 L
- Lifespan
- 6-10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive toward similarly shaped wrasses; generally peaceful toward dissimilar reef inhabitants. May consume small ornamental shrimp.
About
The Twisti Wrasse is an uncommon Indo-Pacific species recognized by terminal males' striking yellow body adorned with horizontal rows of blue spots and dashes — one of the more visually distinctive Anampses wrasses. Females and juveniles display vivid white spots on a dark background. Like all Anampses species it buries in sand at night and is sensitive to poor water quality, making it more challenging to keep than typical Halichoeres wrasses.
Care Guide
Provide a sandy substrate of at least 7 cm depth for nighttime burial. Cover all pump intakes. Maintain excellent, stable water quality — Anampses wrasses are more sensitive to parameters than many marine fish. Feed frozen mysis, Artemia, and quality marine pellets multiple times daily. May be reluctant to feed initially — live Artemia or live mysis can help stimulate appetite. Provide a tight-fitting lid.
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