{"id":2056,"date":"2026-02-16T23:06:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/banner-wrasse-hemigymnus-melapterus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:06:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:06:19","slug":"banner-wrasse-hemigymnus-melapterus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=banner-wrasse-hemigymnus-melapterus","title":{"rendered":"Banner Wrasse Hemigymnus Melapterus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"67\">Banner Wrasse (<em data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"44\">Hemigymnus melapterus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"90\"><strong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"88\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"370\">The Banner Wrasse is a large, colorful reef fish known for its striking black, white, and red coloration, with bold banding that stands out in any aquarium. Active and robust, it adds movement and vibrancy to larger marine tanks while foraging naturally on small invertebrates.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"389\"><strong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"387\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"600\">Native to the Indo-Pacific, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and northern Australia, <em data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"503\">Hemigymnus melapterus<\/em> inhabits coral reefs and sandy slopes, where it searches for crustaceans, worms, and mollusks.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"620\"><strong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"618\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"794\">A carnivore that thrives on a diet of frozen mysis, brine shrimp, chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets. Feed 2\u20133 times daily to maintain health and coloration.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"817\"><strong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"815\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"992\">Semi-aggressive. Best kept with robust community species such as tangs, angels, and larger wrasses. Avoid very small or delicate fish and invertebrates, which may be eaten.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1015\"><strong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1013\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1194\">Semi-aggressive. Adults may show territorial behavior, particularly in confined spaces. Provide ample swimming space, live rock, and sandy substrate for foraging and burrowing.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1223\"><strong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1221\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1363\">Recommended for intermediate to advanced aquarists. Requires a large, mature aquarium (minimum 150 gallons) with stable water parameters.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1392\"><strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1390\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1527\">\n<li data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1439\">\n<p data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1439\"><strong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1411\">Temperature:<\/strong> 75\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (24\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1474\">\n<p data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1474\"><strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1455\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.020 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1496\">\n<p data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1496\"><strong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1484\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1527\">\n<p data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1527\"><strong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1514\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1698\">Bold, active, and visually striking, the Banner Wrasse is an impressive centerpiece for larger marine aquariums, offering both color and natural pest-control behavior.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Banner Wrasse (Hemigymnus melapterus) Overview The Banner Wrasse is a large, colorful reef fish known for its striking black, white, and red coloration, with bold banding that stands out in any aquarium. Active and robust, it adds movement and vibrancy to larger marine tanks while foraging naturally on small invertebrates. 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