🐠 Blue Spotted Tamarin Wrasse (Anampses caeruleopunctatus)
🐠 Blue Spotted Tamarin Wrasse (Anampses caeruleopunctatus)
Marine Wrasse • Sand Sleeper • Reef Safe • Display Species
📋 The Blue Spotted Tamarin Wrasse (Anampses caeruleopunctatus) is a spectacularly patterned species, adorned with hundreds of brilliant blue iridescent dots over a deep brown to green body. Males are especially vibrant, displaying intense coloration and elongated fins.
This species naturally inhabits coral rubble and sandy slopes, where it sifts for small invertebrates. In the aquarium, it is a graceful swimmer and sand sleeper, burying itself at night or when startled.
Due to its sensitivity during acclimation, this wrasse is best suited for experienced aquarists with mature reef systems, stable water parameters, and a deep sand bed. When properly housed, it becomes a stunning centerpiece of motion and beauty.
💡 Highlights
✨ Brilliant blue spotting: iridescent dots across body and fins
⚪ Peaceful nature: ideal for calm reef communities
📏 Active forager: constantly searches substrate for food
✅ Reef-safe: poses no threat to corals or invertebrates
🐠 Graceful sand sleeper: unique behavior and elegance
🧾 A Quick Look at the Blue Spotted Tamarin Wrasse
📛 Common Name: Blue Spotted Tamarin Wrasse / Blue Dot Wrasse / Blue Spotted Wrasse
🔬 Scientific Name: Anampses caeruleopunctatus
👨👩👧 Family: Labridae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific • Red Sea • Maldives • Indonesia • Australia
📏 Max Size: 22 cm (≈ 8.5")
💧 pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 27 °C (75 – 81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Expert
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes – completely reef safe
🏠 Min Tank Size: 400 L (105 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom to mid levels
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes – sourced from Indo-Pacific reefs
⏳ Lifespan: 8 – 10 years (in stable systems)
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore (copepods • small crustaceans • worms)
🐣 Reproduction: Protogynous hermaphrodite; forms harems
















