{"product_id":"melanurus-wrasse","title":"Melanurus Wrasse","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1evs0b2\" data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"353\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eMelanurus Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eA highly active and colorful wrasse, the Melanurus Wrasse is a favorite for both its vibrant patterning and its natural ability to help control common pests in reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e🔵 Conditioned \u0026amp; Prepared – Actively Eating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"e78jsw\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"het09c\" data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j5sxm1\" data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c2s43p\" data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"724\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef Safe (with caution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x2z3xh\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2wt416\" data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranging from approximately 3–6 inches at adult size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1fltosg\" data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Husbandry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eMelanurus Wrasses are constantly active, swimming throughout the tank and interacting with the rockwork. 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