Yellow-Banded Possum Wrasse

Yellow-Banded Possum Wrasse (Wetmorella nigropinnata)

The Banded Possum Wrasse, also known as the Pygmy Possum Wrasse or Arrowhead Wrasse, hails from the waters of Indonesia. This fish features an arrowhead shape and displays vibrant red and orange hues with yellow vertical stripes during its juvenile stage. As it matures, its coloration darkens to a deep rust tone. Males and females are similarly colored, but males exhibit more intense colors when courting. The hues can also shift based on the fish’s mood.

The Banded Possum Wrasse is a peaceful and active addition to any fish-only or reef aquarium of 10 gallons or larger. It poses no threat to corals or invertebrates, making it an ideal choice for reef tanks. A single male can be kept with a group of females introduced simultaneously or prior to the male. Due to their tendency to jump, a tight-fitting canopy is recommended.

For their diet, the Banded Possum Wrasse should be fed vitamin-enriched frozen mysis shrimp, frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty foods, along with high-quality marine flakes and pellets.

**Approximate Purchase Size:** 3/4″ to 2″