Scientific Name
Cheilinus fasciatus 
 
Reef Compatible
No 
 
Care Level
Intermediate 
 
Disposition
Semi-aggressive 
 
Min. Tank Size
150 gallons 
 
Mature Size
16 inches 
 
Diet
Carnivore 
 
Range
Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Africa, Fiji
 
 
The Red Breasted Wrasse or Maori Wrasse is one of the larger wrasses.  It has seven vertical white bands down its brownish body and the area around the pectoral fins is red.
 
The Red Breasted Wrasse is a docile wrasse and will graze on live rock during the day. It needs to be kept in a large peaceful community tank.  Have lots of good hiding places and thick sandy substrate.  Will eat invertebrates and smaller fish.