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Ornate Leopard Wrasse
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Ornate Leopard Wrasse

Macropharyngodon ornatus

The Ornate Leopard Wrasse, also known as the False Leopard Wrasse will make a beautiful addition to the advanced or expert only aquarists display aquarium. Like other members of the genus Macropharyngodon these fishes require a fine sandy substrate as they bury themselves at night for protection.
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Ornate Leopard Wrasse is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
bottom
Minimum Tank:
55 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility