{"product_id":"red-breasted-wrasse","title":"Red Breasted Wrasse","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Breasted Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheilinus fasciatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring bold colour and natural character to your marine aquarium with the Red Breasted Wrasse. Its contrasting pale vertical bands, reddish-brown body and vibrant orange-red chest create a striking appearance, making it a beautiful focal point in a spacious marine display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften seen exploring rockwork and searching for food, this impressive wrasse adds movement and interest to the aquarium. Although it grows into a substantial fish, it can be shy when first introduced and benefits from sheltered retreats where it can settle comfortably. Provide plenty of open swimming space alongside securely arranged rockwork, caves and crevices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Red Breasted Wrasse is a carnivore and should receive a varied diet of marine meaty foods such as shrimp, squid, clam and suitably sized prepared foods. Its natural appetite for invertebrates makes it best suited to a fish-only aquarium with carefully selected tankmates. Ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails and other small invertebrates may become food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its distinctive markings and impressive adult size, this species is an appealing choice for aquarists who can provide a large, established marine system and accommodate its long-term needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 40 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, established marine aquarium with generous swimming space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquascaping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secure rockwork with caves and sheltered resting areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore; offer a varied selection of marine meaty foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep with suitably sized, non-bullying tankmates. Avoid tiny fish and ornamental crustaceans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best suited to a fish-only display due to its appetite for invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colour and markings vary with age and between individuals. Allow room for adult growth when choosing this species for your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coastal Aquariums-Saltwater Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49071595520232,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/5752\/2307\/files\/images_d9f33fdf-ea5a-49a4-8fba-6cbe8a3ef747.webp?v=1789565115","url":"https:\/\/coastalpets.co.za\/products\/red-breasted-wrasse","provider":"Coastal Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}