Choati Leopard Wrassefish

Choati Leopard Wrassefish

Choati Leopard Wrassefish  are very colorful and change from one interesting pattern as juveniles into another as adults. Once adjusted to aquarium life, the Choat’s Wrasse or Choati Leopard Wrasse is a wonderful peaceful community fish that can even be housed with others of the same genus. This is also one of the few wrasses that can be kept with its own species. In both cases however, they are harmonious as long the mix is all females with just one male. As it is a relatively new species, described by Randall in 1978, not as much is known about this wrasse, so we will go with the same guide lines as other Macropharyngodon.

Though they do not bother corals or other fish, the Choat’s Wrasse is not a fish for the inexperienced. Like all the Leopard Wrasse, the genus Macropharyngodon, this wrasse can do quite well in a reef setting designed for them but they will fair poorly in all other types of marine environments. Due to their specialized eating habits and nature, these wrasses should only be attempted by advanced aquarists as they are very difficult to establish. They are not forgiving and can end up deceased in a short period of time after being added to your tank.