{"product_id":"lunare-wrasse","title":"Lunar wrasse","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Lunar Wrasse\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lunar Wrasse is a spectacular and highly active marine wrasse recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003ebright green, blue and yellow colouration, red markings and distinctive crescent-shaped markings around the tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its bold appearance and energetic personality make it an impressive feature fish for large marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunar Wrasses are \u003cstrong\u003epowerful swimmers and active predators\u003c\/strong\u003e that spend much of their day exploring rockwork and searching for food. They are hardy once established but can become increasingly aggressive as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are best suited to \u003cstrong\u003elarge fish-only or fish-only-with-live-rock systems\u003c\/strong\u003e with robust tank mates. Although they generally won't bother corals, their predatory behaviour means they can eat \u003cstrong\u003eshrimp, crabs, snails, small fish and other ornamental invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunar Wrasses are carnivores and should be offered a varied diet of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood, krill and quality marine pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThalassoma lunare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Wrasse \/ Moon Wrasse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Wrasse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25–30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive \/ Highly Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — With Caution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large fish-only marine aquariums and aggressive community systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Lunar Wrasse get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunar Wrasses can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a substantial fish that requires a large aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Lunar Wrasses reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are \u003cstrong\u003enot considered reliably reef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e. While they generally leave corals alone, they can prey on ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails and other small invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Lunar Wrasses aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They can become highly territorial and aggressive as they mature. They are best kept with appropriately sized, robust tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Lunar Wrasses eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are carnivores and readily accept mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, krill, chopped seafood and quality marine pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Lunar Wrasses live with other wrasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be aggressive towards other wrasses, particularly smaller or more peaceful species. A very large aquarium and careful selection of tank mates are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying one for a reef aquarium because it is colourful\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLunar Wrasses are powerful predators and can quickly remove ornamental invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping one in an undersized aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are fast, active swimmers and become large adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with small fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall fish may eventually be viewed as prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with ornamental shrimp or crabs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese can become natural prey items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderestimating adult aggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuveniles can appear relatively peaceful, but their temperament can change significantly as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917884698763,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/photoroom_20260113_154042-768x768.webp?v=1787033737","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/lunare-wrasse","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}