Saltwater
Blue-striped orange tamarin
Anampses femininus
Labridae, Corinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 24 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 332 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swims
- Missing
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Water values
Smallest tank
332 liters144 × 48 × 48 cm · For one fish
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Try other measures in the appNative
Lives wild in Australia, Chile, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Pitcairn Islands.
More about the species
About the species
Adults inhabit rocky and coral reefs. Usually in small groups. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding.
Source: FishBase
Other names
In other languages
- Blue-tail Wrasse, Bluetail wrasse, Feminine wrasse, South seas wrasse
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.