🔆 Species Highlight 🔆 Banana Wrasse (Thalassoma lutescens)

🔆 Species highlight 🔆 Embark on a marine adventure with the captivating Banana Wrasse (Thalassoma lutescens)! 🐠 Did you know that the Banana Wrasse features a vibrant yellow coloration with streaks of blue and green, reminiscent of a ripe banana? This lively fish adds a burst of tropical beauty to any marine aquarium.

The Banana Wrasse thrives in marine tanks with a minimum size of 50 gallons, maintained at a temperature range of 72°F-78°F. It reaches a maximum length of about 6 inches. Native to the Pacific Ocean, this wrasse is carnivorous and prefers a diet consisting of meaty foods like small crustaceans, mollusks, and brine shrimp. With its lively and active nature, the Banana Wrasse brings both visual appeal and dynamic behavior to your underwater oasis.

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