Lined Tamarin Wrasse
A dark-bodied wrasse patterned with fine white lines and a bright tail. Beautiful, and among the more demanding wrasses to establish.
Feeding
Carnivorous, feeding on tiny invertebrates picked from rock and sand. Needs frozen mysis and enriched brine shrimp several times daily, plus a mature tank with a live pod population.
Compatibility
Reef safe with corals but will hunt small invertebrates. Peaceful toward fish, and easily outcompeted at feeding time.
Behaviour and personality
Picks constantly at rock and sand all day. Buries in the sand bed to sleep and when frightened.
Before you buy
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Mature tank | With live pod population |
| Feeding | Frozen mysis and enriched brine shrimp several times daily |
| Substrate | Deep fine sand bed |
FAQ
What kind of food does the Lined Tamarin Wrasse require?
The Lined Tamarin Wrasse is carnivorous and requires frozen mysis and enriched brine shrimp several times daily. A mature tank with a live pod population is also essential.
Is the Lined Tamarin Wrasse safe for a reef tank?
Yes, it is reef safe with corals, but it will hunt small invertebrates. It is peaceful toward fish but can outcompete others at feeding time.
How should I set up the tank for a Lined Tamarin Wrasse?
A mature tank with a deep fine sand bed and a live pod population is necessary. The wrasse needs several feedings per day and constant access to rock and sand for foraging.
Austin Newman –
The Lined Tamarin Wrasse is stunning with its white lines and bright tail. After setting up a mature tank with live food and fine sand, it settled in well. It spends most of the day foraging and buries in the sand at night. Requires consistent feeding, but the visual impact is worth it.
James Sutherland –
It’s beautiful and active, but very demanding. I had to adjust my feeding schedule and ensure a deep sand bed. It’s not for beginners. Once stable, it becomes a highlight in the tank.
Christopher Sharp –
The fish arrived thin and needed several weeks to adjust. I followed all setup recommendations and now it’s active and feeding regularly. Still requires daily frozen food and a mature environment.