{"product_id":"blue-head-wrasse-thalasomma-bifasciatum","title":"Blue head Wrasse (Thalasomma bifasciatum)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBluehead Wrasse \u003cem\u003e(Thalassoma bifasciatum)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bluehead Wrasse is a vibrant and energetic Caribbean reef fish know for its changing colouration and nonstop activity. Juveniles begin life with a bright yellow body and a distinctive blue stripe along the head, while mature males transform into spectacular shades of electric blue, emerald green, turquoise, and yellow. Constantly weaving through the rockwork in search of food, this intelligent wrasse brings endless movement and natural behaviour to the aquarium. Due to its active nature and eventual size, the Bluehead Wrasse is best suited for larger marine aquariums with plenty of swimming space and robust tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong\u003e24–26°C (75–79°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity: \u003cstrong\u003e1.025–1.026 SG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: \u003cstrong\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity: \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium: \u003cstrong\u003e400–450 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium: \u003cstrong\u003e1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrate: \u003cstrong\u003e2–20 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphate: \u003cstrong\u003e0.03–0.10 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and temperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use caution; generally safe with corals but may prey on ornamental shrimp, feather dusters, small crabs, snails, and other mobile invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 gallons (340 litres)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires plenty of open swimming space along with rockwork for sleeping and shelter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn active species that appreciates strong water movement and a mature aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay become dominant as it matures, particularly toward timid wrasses or similarly shaped fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tightly fitting lid is essential, as this species is a powerful jumper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bluehead Wrasse is an opportunistic carnivore with a healthy appetite that readily accepts a wide variety of prepared foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnriched frozen brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality marine pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium marine flakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasional live foods can be offered as enrichment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed 2–3 small meals daily to support its active metabolism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility and tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with tangs, angelfish, butterflyfish, larger clownfish, rabbitfish, and other confident community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be housed with larger fairy and flasher wrasses in spacious aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally ignores corals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay prey on ornamental shrimp, feather dusters, tiny crabs, snails, and other small invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid very timid fish such as firefish and small dartfish that may become stressed by its constant activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid housing with highly aggressive triggers or large predatory fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHealth and acclimation notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bluehead Wrasse is a hardy species that acclimates readily to established marine aquariums. Slow drip acclimation for 45–60 minutes is recommended before introduction. New arrivals typically begin exploring immediately and usually accept frozen foods within a short period. As with all wrasses, a secure lid should be in place before introduction to prevent jumping. Stable water quality and a varied diet will help maintain vibrant colouration and long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Bluehead Wrasse \u003cem\u003e(Thalassoma bifasciatum)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuveniles display a bright yellow body with a blue facial stripe, while mature males develop an electric blue head with vibrant green, turquoise, and yellow colouration. Colour, pattern, size, and sex may vary naturally depending on age and stage of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature aquarium with stable water parameters, a lot of swimming space, and secure rockwork is recommended. Slow drip acclimation is encouraged before introduction. The Bluehead Wrasse is an active and rewarding species that adds constant motion and brilliant Caribbean colour to larger marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndergoes one of the most dramatic colour transformations of any Caribbean reef fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant blue, green, and yellow colouration creates a stunning display in larger aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstantly active, bringing energy and movement to the reef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and adaptable, making it an excellent choice for experienced marine hobbyists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic showcase fish for larger Caribbean-themed or FOWLR marine aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53781852422417,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5196\/6737\/files\/IMG-0051.jpg?v=1784133924","url":"https:\/\/littleshopofcoral.ca\/products\/blue-head-wrasse-thalasomma-bifasciatum","provider":"Little Shop of Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}