The Marine Compatibility Guide
Macropharyngodon bipartitus
The Blue Star Leopard Wrasse, also known as the Vermiculite Wrasse, or Divided Wrasse, has a distinct colour pattern. The females or juveniles have a pearly white body with a combination of mottled oranges, yellows, and browns, with light blue spots found throughout the pattern, along with a large blue to black spot on their stomach.
The males are brilliant neon green and blue with black outlines in a broken striped pattern down the length of their bodies. [suggest an edit]
74.0 - 78.0 F23.3 - 25.6 CTemperature:
dKN 8.00 - 12.00Alkalinity:
8.10 - 8.40pH Range:
sg 1.020 - 1.025Specific Gravity:
50 gallons225 litresMinimum Tank Size:
Expert onlyCare Level:
PeacefulTemperament:
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31 Jan '14, 18:12Benno
Alright StigMan.
I have heard that they stay hidden for up to 10 days. They probably come out at night to check the tank out and get their own territory
May be a few mroe days before you get to see them in the daytime
31 Jan '14, 15:42StigMan
How long do these guys hide for when you first get them? I have had mine 5 day now and it never comes out!!!!!