Harlequin Tusk Wrasse - Juvenile - Australia Size:< 2.25" Males are more brilliantly colored

Males are more brilliantly colored which will intensify when courting a female

bright green ring and signature orange ring around a purple center

In the wild they are known for picking parasites off of other fish

They are known as an ambush predator

Encrusting is a coral growth form where the coral grows like a crust and takes on the shape of whatever rock or object you place them on

Harlequin Tusk Wrasse - Juvenile - Australia Size:< 2.25" Males are more brilliantly coloredChoerodon fasciatus Wrasses in this genus are generally known for being reef safe with caution as they will not bother with corals, however, they will snack on other invertebrates. The Harlequin Tusk has a mean appearance with their fangs, but are considered peaceful. They can potentially be bullied by other more aggressive tank mates. Since Harlequins generally do not eat corals, they can be added to reef aquariums. On the other hand, they will not