{"product_id":"green-leopard-wrasse-male","title":"Green Leopard Wrasse Male (Macropharyngodon Meleagris)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGreen Leopard Wrasse Male (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eMacropharyngodon meleagris\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003eGreen Leopard Wrasse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"44\" class=\"\"\u003eBlackspotted Wrasse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"67\" class=\"\"\u003eLeopard Wrasse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a spectacular species from the Indo-Pacific.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While juveniles and females are lovely,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"175\" class=\"\"\u003eTerminal Male\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a true masterpiece of natural patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Keeping this fish is a sign of an experienced aquarist,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e as they have specialized needs regarding substrate and diet,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but the reward is one of the most visually stunning fish in the entire marine hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Green Leopard Wrasse,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Blackspotted Wrasse,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Meleagris Leopard Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\" class=\"\"\u003eMacropharyngodon meleagris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Indo-Pacific (East Africa to the Line Islands)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 12–15 cm (approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 5–6 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 5–8 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e; shy and easily stressed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Carnivore – Specialist hunter of micro-crustaceans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\" class=\"\"\u003eExpert Only\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification (Male vs. Female)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis species is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"16\" class=\"\"\u003esexually dichromatic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e meaning the males and females look completely different:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Male:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Features a breathtaking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\" class=\"\"\u003ecomplex mosaic of electric blue-green, neon orange, and gold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e markings over a dark background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The patterns look like intricate circuitry or fine leopard spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Female:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Has a white-to-light-green body covered in distinct,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e irregular black spots (the classic \"leopard\" look).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Transition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e These fish are protogynous hermaphrodites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e If you keep a group of females,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the largest and most dominant will eventually transition into the spectacular male form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSand Sleepers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Like all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\" class=\"\"\u003eMacropharyngodon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e species,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the Leopard Wrasse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\" class=\"\"\u003edives into the sand to sleep\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and to hide from predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e If it feels threatened,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it will vanish into the substrate in the blink of an eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \"Searcher\":\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They spend 100% of their waking hours patrolling the rockwork,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e meticulously picking off tiny copepods and amphipods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\" class=\"\"\u003e100% Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are a benefit to corals as they hunt for parasitic flatworms and pyramidellid snails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They thrive in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\" class=\"\"\u003eharem\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (one male with several females).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Multiple males will fight to the death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Must be kept with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\" class=\"\"\u003epeaceful, non-aggressive fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (Anthias,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Firefish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Cardinalfish).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Avoid boisterous tank mates like large Damselfish or aggressive Wrasses (like Six-Lines) that will out-compete them for food or bully them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSubstrate is Mandatory:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e You \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\" class=\"\"\u003emust\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e have a fine,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e soft sand bed (at least 2–3 inches deep).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Coarse gravel or crushed coral will injure their delicate snouts and skin as they try to bury themselves,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e leading to fatal infections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\" class=\"\"\u003e340L (90 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e for a single specimen or a harem to ensure there is enough rock surface area for \"pod\" growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This fish should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\" class=\"\"\u003enever\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e be added to a new tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The aquarium must be well-established (6+ months) with a thriving population of copepods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eLid:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are powerful jumpers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e especially when they first wake up and emerge from the sand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A secure mesh lid is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDietary Needs: The Biggest Hurdle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe primary cause of failure with Leopard Wrasses is starvation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003ePod Dependence:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They rely heavily on live food found in the rockwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTraining:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You must actively work to transition them to frozen foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e frequent feedings of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003efrozen cyclops, lobster eggs, and finely shaved mysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because they are so active,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they need to be fed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003e3+ times a day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e until they are well-acclimated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Green Leopard Wrasse?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Green Leopard Wrasse is for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003ededicated reef keeper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who takes pride in maintaining a complex,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mature ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is a \"living jewel\" that showcases the incredible diversity of the reef.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you have a deep sand bed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a thriving pod population,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a peaceful community,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the male Green Leopard Wrasse will be the undisputed star of your display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default 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