Male Banana Wrasse
The Banana Wrasse has exquisite coloration, hardiness and high activity levels that make them very desirable in the aquarium hobby. When young, they are relatively reef safe because they choose planktonic foods and parasites over invertebrates. As they age, they are likely to consume motile inverts of all types, including snails, crabs, sea stars and urchins. If possible, add this wrasse to the aquarium last since they can be territorial. Feed a varied small meaty diet multiple times a day, as they are very active and keeping them full will help keep them away from desirable inverts. They are known predators of unwanted pests like bristle worms and mantis shrimp. They are capable jumpers at all stages of their life, so a covered aquarium is necessary. They will grow to be one foot and need ample swimming room. Juveniles are mostly yellow with facial markings. Male adults have a deep blue color with colorful fins.