Seagrass Wrasse

Seagrass Wrasse

Scientific Name: Novaculoides macrolepidotus

Small Fish Safe: No – will eat smaller fish

Invert Safe: No – predatory on crustaceans and small inverts

Coral Safe: Yes – does not feed on coral

Adult Size: Up to 16 cm

Diet: Carnivore – meaty frozen foods, crustaceans, and small fish

Why We Like It:

Often mistaken for a cleaner wrasse when young, the Seagrass Wrasse matures into a confident and opportunistic predator. Active and alert, it requires space and robust tankmates. Not suitable for reefs with small fish or ornamental inverts, but a solid addition to larger FOWLR or predator systems where its speed and character can be appreciated.