{"id":9294,"date":"2026-02-17T07:18:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/mexican-wrasse-thalassoma-lucasanum\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:18:51","slug":"mexican-wrasse-thalassoma-lucasanum","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=mexican-wrasse-thalassoma-lucasanum","title":{"rendered":"Mexican Wrasse Thalassoma Lucasanum"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"67\">Mexican Wrasse (<em data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"44\">Thalassoma lucasanum<\/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=\"382\">The Mexican Wrasse, also known as the Cortez Rainbow Wrasse, is a vibrant and active marine fish prized for its electric green, blue, and yellow coloration and dynamic swimming behavior. Energetic and hardy, it brings lively movement and eye-catching color to reef and community aquariums.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"401\"><strong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"399\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"625\">Native to the Eastern Pacific, including the Gulf of California and coastal waters of Mexico, <em data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"518\">Thalassoma lucasanum<\/em> inhabits coral reefs, rocky slopes, and sandy lagoons where it actively forages for small invertebrates.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"645\"><strong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"643\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"817\">A carnivore that thrives on frozen mysis, brine shrimp, chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets. Feed 2\u20133 times daily to maintain vibrant coloration and health.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"840\"><strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"838\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1060\">Peaceful to semi-aggressive. Best kept with other robust community fish such as tangs, angels, and larger wrasses. Avoid small ornamental invertebrates or very passive fish that may be stressed by its active swimming.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1083\"><strong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1081\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1232\">Semi-aggressive. Males may establish small territories in confined tanks. Provide plenty of swimming space, rockwork, and open areas for activity.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1261\"><strong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1259\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1418\">Recommended for intermediate aquarists. Hardy and adaptable once acclimated, but requires a mature system with stable water parameters and adequate space.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1447\"><strong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1445\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1582\">\n<li data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1494\">\n<p data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1494\"><strong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1466\">Temperature:<\/strong> 75\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (24\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1529\">\n<p data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1529\"><strong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1510\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.020 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1551\">\n<p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1551\"><strong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1539\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1582\">\n<p data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1582\"><strong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1569\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1759\">Colorful, energetic, and robust, the Mexican Wrasse is an excellent choice for aquarists looking for a lively centerpiece or active addition to a reef or community aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mexican Wrasse (Thalassoma lucasanum) Overview The Mexican Wrasse, also known as the Cortez Rainbow Wrasse, is a vibrant and active marine fish prized for its electric green, blue, and yellow coloration and dynamic swimming behavior. 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