{"id":2758,"date":"2026-02-16T23:13:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/blue-spot-leopard-wrasse-macropharyngodon-cyanoguttatus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:13:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:13:26","slug":"blue-spot-leopard-wrasse-macropharyngodon-cyanoguttatus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=blue-spot-leopard-wrasse-macropharyngodon-cyanoguttatus","title":{"rendered":"Blue Spot Leopard Wrasse Macropharyngodon Cyanoguttatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"89\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"87\">Blue Spot Leopard Wrasse (<em data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"64\">Macropharyngodon cyanoguttatus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"110\"><strong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"108\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"397\">The Blue Spot Leopard Wrasse is a stunning reef-safe species admired for its intricate pattern of iridescent blue spots across a green to brown body. Peaceful and active, this wrasse brings elegance and constant motion to reef aquariums while helping control small invertebrate pests.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"416\"><strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"414\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"620\">Native to the Indo-Pacific, including Indonesia and the Great Barrier Reef, <em data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"525\">Macropharyngodon cyanoguttatus<\/em> inhabits sandy reef slopes and rubble zones, often burrowing in sand for rest or protection.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"640\"><strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"638\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"882\">An omnivore that thrives on frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets. Supplement with live rock to encourage natural foraging for small crustaceans and worms. Feed 2\u20133 times daily.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"905\"><strong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"903\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1089\">Peaceful and reef-safe, making it ideal for community aquariums with gobies, tangs, anthias, and other small, non-aggressive fish. Avoid overly aggressive or territorial tank mates.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1110\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1235\">Peaceful. Rarely aggressive, though males may display mild territorial behavior toward other wrasses in smaller systems.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1264\"><strong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1262\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1430\">Recommended for intermediate to advanced aquarists. Requires a mature, stable reef aquarium with a fine sand bed for burrowing and abundant live rock for foraging.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1459\"><strong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1457\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1594\">\n<li data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1506\">\n<p data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1506\"><strong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1478\">Temperature:<\/strong> 75\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (24\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1541\">\n<p data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1541\"><strong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1522\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.020 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1563\">\n<p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1563\"><strong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1551\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1594\">\n<p data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1594\"><strong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1581\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1812\">Beautiful, peaceful, and reef-safe, the Blue Spot Leopard Wrasse is a prized addition for experienced aquarists seeking a delicate yet striking fish that adds both color and natural balance to a mature reef system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue Spot Leopard Wrasse (Macropharyngodon cyanoguttatus) Overview The Blue Spot Leopard Wrasse is a stunning reef-safe species admired for its intricate pattern of iridescent blue spots across a green to brown body. 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