{"product_id":"reindeer-wrasse-no-online-purchases-copy","title":"Reindeer Wrasse - (No Online Purchases)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reindeer Wrasse \/ Dragon Wrasse \/ Rockmover Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovaculichthys taeniourus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An unusual, active marine fish known for its dramatic transformation as it matures. Juveniles display mottled green-brown colouring and elongated, antler-like dorsal fins, mimicking drifting seaweed. Adults develop a robust body with intricate brown, olive and pale markings. Their habit of overturning rubble while searching for food earns them the name Rockmover Wrasse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef and Pacific islands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 24–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specific gravity approximately 1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8–10 years, potentially longer with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No. Eats a variety of ornamental invertebrates, including shrimp, crabs, snails and worms. Its digging and rock-moving behaviour can also dislodge corals and destabilise aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivorous. Offer a varied diet of chopped marine seafood, mussel, clam, krill and mysis shrimp. Feed appropriately sized portions and ensure newly introduced juveniles are feeding well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can become boisterous and territorial as it grows. Best kept with robust, similarly sized marine fish in a spacious aquarium. Avoid small, timid fish and ornamental invertebrates. Generally best kept singly unless the system and pairing are carefully planned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Requires a large, established marine aquarium, ideally 570 litres or more for an adult, with ample swimming space and a fine sand bed at least 5cm deep for burying and sleeping. Secure structural rockwork firmly, as this species digs and moves loose rubble. Provide strong filtration, good oxygenation and a secure lid to prevent jumping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saltwater Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67914339221674,"sku":"sw441","price":94.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/1250\/7948\/files\/reindeer_wrasse.png?v=1794542177","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/products\/reindeer-wrasse-no-online-purchases-copy","provider":"The Tech Den ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}