{"id":9739,"date":"2026-02-17T18:58:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/orange-checkerboard-wrasse-macropharyngodon-ornatus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T18:58:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:58:46","slug":"orange-checkerboard-wrasse-macropharyngodon-ornatus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=orange-checkerboard-wrasse-macropharyngodon-ornatus","title":{"rendered":"Orange Checkerboard Wrasse Macropharyngodon Ornatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Orange Checkerboard Wrasse Macropharyngodon Ornatus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">The Orange Checkerboard Wrasse (Macropharyngodon ornatus) is a vibrant and active wrasse species that originates from the Indo-Pacific region. These wrasses are known for their striking orange and black checkerboard pattern, which makes them a visually stunning addition to any reef aquarium. <\/span><span class=\"\">In terms of feeding, the Orange Checkerboard Wrasse is an omnivore that primarily consumes small invertebrates, such as crustaceans and mollusks, as well as some algae.<\/span><span class=\"\"> They are well-suited for reef aquariums, as they will not typically harass or nip at corals or other sessile invertebrates.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">When it comes to tank mates, the Orange Checkerboard Wrasse is generally peaceful and can be kept with other medium-sized, non-aggressive fish species. However, they may become territorial towards other wrasses, so it&#8217;s best to keep them as a single specimen or in a mated pair.<\/span><span class=\"\"><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/reefapp.net\/en\/encyclopedia\/labridae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"inline-flex relative -top-[0.3rem] light font-sans text-base text-textOff dark:text-textOffDark selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-textMain dark:selection:bg-superDuper\/10 dark:selection:text-superDark\"><span class=\"text-[0.60rem] inline-flex h-[1rem] min-w-[1rem] px-[0.2em] rounded-full items-center justify-center text-center font-mono md:hover:text-white tabular-nums border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50 dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 transition duration-300 bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark md:hover:bg-super\">1<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"\">Regarding the experience level required to keep this fish, the Orange Checkerboard Wrasse is considered an intermediate-level species. They require a well-established, mature aquarium with ample hiding places and a varied diet to thrive.<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0The recommended water parameters for their optimal care include a pH of 8.1-8.4, a temperature range of 72-82\u00b0F, and a specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orange Checkerboard Wrasse Macropharyngodon Ornatus The Orange Checkerboard Wrasse (Macropharyngodon ornatus) is a vibrant and active wrasse species that originates from the Indo-Pacific region. These wrasses are known for their striking orange and black checkerboard pattern, which makes them a visually stunning addition to any reef aquarium. In terms of feeding, the Orange Checkerboard Wrasse [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9738,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[127],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9739","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-marine-wrasse","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/9739","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/9738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=9739"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=9739"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=9739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}