J&K Aquatics
Golden Nugget Wrasse
SKU SF343
RRP £0.00
Safe for reef set ups.- Gorgeous looking fish !
- Suitable for aquariums over 400L.
Safe for reef set ups.- Safe for reef set ups.
- Gorgeous looking fish !
- Suitable for aquariums over 400L.
Golden Nugget Wrasse or Finspot Wrasse as they are also known, are an amazing looking fish, which are suitable for reef aquariums. In the wild, this specie is found in sandy areas amongst dense coral growth. Growing up to 10cm, these fish can be kept an aquarium at least 400 litres in capacity. The aquarium needs to have 5-8cm of sand (for the Wrasse to hide in if required), lots of rocks, corals, and good, strong filtration. Keep with other hardy fish such as Angels, Tangs or Triggers and feed a mix of pellets, live and frozen marine foods.
Common name(s): Golden Nugget Wrasse, Finspot Wrasse, Pink Speckled Wrasse.
Scientific name: Xenojulis margaritacea
Family: Labridae.
Group: Wrasse.
Colour:
• Burgundy, green and yellow.
Native habitat: Papua New Guinea.
Potential lifespan: not accurately known, anywhere from 3-30 years.
Maximum size (approx.):
• 10cm
Degree of difficulty to keep:
• Suitable for experienced fishkeepers only.
Temperament:
• Peaceful.
Swimming level:
• All levels in the aquarium, mostly close to reefs.
Breeding:
• Egg scatterer, producing pelagic eggs (free floating on the surface).
Sex:
• All start life as females, with larger fish becoming male.
• Males are darker in colour.
Temperature:
• 24-28°c
Water parameters:
• pH: 8.1 to 8.3.
• kH: 8-12 dKH.
• Specific gravity: 1.020-1.025.
• Nitrate: less 25ppm, but lower than 5ppm if far better.
• Dissolved Oxygen: 6-7ppm.
Feeding:
• Carnivorous,
• Marine pellets,
• Live and frozen brineshrimp, frozen Mysis, squid, plankton, algae.
Minimum aquarium size:
• 400 litres.
Cohabitation:
• Can be kept singly or in pairs.
• Suitable to keep with other hardy fish of a similar size such as Angelfish, Tangs, and Triggerfish.
• Likely to eat shrimp and crabs.
Other tips and information:
• 20-25% fortnightly water changes is essential.
• Good biological filtration, efficient protein skimming, and activated carbon are all vital.
• Keep a tight lid on the aquarium, these are known jumpers.
• Very hardy, highly resistant to diseases.
• Create lots of caves and rocky outcrops for resting and hiding.
Scientific name: Xenojulis margaritacea
Family: Labridae.
Group: Wrasse.
Colour:
• Burgundy, green and yellow.
Native habitat: Papua New Guinea.
Potential lifespan: not accurately known, anywhere from 3-30 years.
Maximum size (approx.):
• 10cm
Degree of difficulty to keep:
• Suitable for experienced fishkeepers only.
Temperament:
• Peaceful.
Swimming level:
• All levels in the aquarium, mostly close to reefs.
Breeding:
• Egg scatterer, producing pelagic eggs (free floating on the surface).
Sex:
• All start life as females, with larger fish becoming male.
• Males are darker in colour.
Temperature:
• 24-28°c
Water parameters:
• pH: 8.1 to 8.3.
• kH: 8-12 dKH.
• Specific gravity: 1.020-1.025.
• Nitrate: less 25ppm, but lower than 5ppm if far better.
• Dissolved Oxygen: 6-7ppm.
Feeding:
• Carnivorous,
• Marine pellets,
• Live and frozen brineshrimp, frozen Mysis, squid, plankton, algae.
Minimum aquarium size:
• 400 litres.
Cohabitation:
• Can be kept singly or in pairs.
• Suitable to keep with other hardy fish of a similar size such as Angelfish, Tangs, and Triggerfish.
• Likely to eat shrimp and crabs.
Other tips and information:
• 20-25% fortnightly water changes is essential.
• Good biological filtration, efficient protein skimming, and activated carbon are all vital.
• Keep a tight lid on the aquarium, these are known jumpers.
• Very hardy, highly resistant to diseases.
• Create lots of caves and rocky outcrops for resting and hiding.
