Red tail Tamarin Wrasse

Red Tail Tamarin Wrasse

Scientific Name: Anampses chrysocephalus

Small Fish Safe: Yes

Invert Safe: No – may prey on small crustaceans, snails, and worms

Coral Safe: Yes

Adult Size: Up to 14 cm

Diet: Carnivore – eats frozen mysis, brine, copepods, amphipods, and small inverts

Why We Like It:

A visually striking wrasse with vibrant red and green patterning and a flowing red tail, this species brings movement and colour to larger reef tanks. Like other Anampses, it can be delicate during acclimation and is best introduced to mature, stable tanks with plenty of sand for sleeping and hiding. Best kept singly, and not suited to nano systems or crustacean-heavy reefs. A rewarding choice for experienced wrasse keepers.