{"id":3622,"date":"2026-02-17T01:04:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/creole-wrasse-clepticus-parrae\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T01:04:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:04:52","slug":"creole-wrasse-clepticus-parrae","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=creole-wrasse-clepticus-parrae","title":{"rendered":"Creole Wrasse Clepticus Parrae"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"62\">Creole Wrasse (<em data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"39\">Clepticus parrae<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"85\"><strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"83\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"356\">The Creole Wrasse is a schooling reef fish admired for its vibrant coloration, with bright blue bodies, orange tails, and yellow highlights. Highly active and social, it brings dynamic movement and color to large marine aquariums, especially when kept in small groups.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"375\"><strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"373\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"560\">Native to the Western Atlantic, including the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, <em data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"478\">Clepticus parrae<\/em> inhabits coral reefs and rocky slopes, often forming large, tight-knit schools.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"580\"><strong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"578\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"803\">A carnivore that thrives on a diet of frozen mysis, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets. Feed 2\u20133 times daily, ideally in multiple small feedings to accommodate their schooling behavior.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"826\"><strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"824\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1020\">Peaceful and best kept with other non-aggressive species. Ideal companions include tangs, anthias, and small to medium reef-safe fish. Avoid overly aggressive or very large predatory species.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1043\"><strong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1041\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1181\">Peaceful. Schooling behavior helps reduce stress and minimize territorial disputes. Provide ample swimming space to accommodate groups.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1210\"><strong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1208\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1350\">Recommended for intermediate aquarists. Requires a large, mature aquarium with stable water parameters and plenty of open swimming space.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1379\"><strong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1377\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1514\">\n<li data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1426\">\n<p data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1426\"><strong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1398\">Temperature:<\/strong> 75\u00b0F \u2013 81\u00b0F (24\u00b0C \u2013 27\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1461\">\n<p data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1461\"><strong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1442\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.020 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1483\">\n<p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1483\"><strong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1471\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1514\">\n<p data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1514\"><strong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1501\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1670\">Colorful, social, and lively, the Creole Wrasse is an excellent choice for aquarists seeking a dynamic, reef-safe schooling fish for large marine tanks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creole Wrasse (Clepticus parrae) Overview The Creole Wrasse is a schooling reef fish admired for its vibrant coloration, with bright blue bodies, orange tails, and yellow highlights. 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