Saltwater
Yellowbreasted wrasse
Anampses twistii
Labridae, Corinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 18 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 140 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swims
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Water values
Smallest tank
140 liters108 × 36 × 36 cm · For one fish
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Lives wild in American Samoa, Australia, China, Christmas Island, Egypt, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, and 27 more countries.
More about the species
About the species
Adults occur in clear lagoon and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to a depth of 30 m. Usually in areas with mixed rubble, coral, or rock and sand. Usually solitary among large corals. Small juveniles swim with their head down, keeping dorsal and anal fins erected, and may seem like the face of a larger fish when viewed from side on by a predator. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Occasionally seen in fish markets and aquarium trade.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Anampses twiisti
- Anampses twisti
In other languages
- Twister wrasse, Yellowbreast 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.