It is considered semi-aggressive and should be housed in a 30 gallon or larger aquarium
This species of pipefish has been found to consume the dreaded micro-amphipod commonly referred to as "Red Bugs" that have now become prevalent in reef aquariums that contain Acropora coral
with a maximum size of 3 inches
Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/4"
Mauritius Jewel Leopard Wrasse (Halichoeres Lapillus) MALE Acan Corals It is considered semi-aggressive andScientific: Halichoeres lapillus German: Mauritius Lippfisch English: Mauritius Jewel Leopard Wrasse, Jewelled Wrasse Category: Wrasses Family tree: Animalia (Kingdom) > Chordata (Phylum) > Actinopterygii (Class) > Perciformes (Order) > Labridae (Family) > Halichoeres (Genus) > lapillus (Species) Occurrence: Gulf of Oman Oman, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Runion , Somalia, South Africa, Tansania, Western Indian Ocean, Yemen Sea depth: 2 15 Meter