🐟🦷 Harlequin Tusk Choerodon fasciatus
Bold Stripes • Tusk Teeth • FOWLR Showstopper
 
The Harlequin Tusk (Choerodon fasciatus) is a truly striking saltwater fish known for its vivid blue, orange, and white stripes and signature tusk-like teeth. Native to the Indo-Pacific, it thrives in larger fish-only or FOWLR (Fish-Only With Live Rock) setups and makes a bold centerpiece fish.
This wrasse is semi-aggressive but generally compatible with other large, assertive tank mates. Its tusks are used to crush the shells of crustaceans, so it is not suitable for tanks with shrimp, crabs, or snails.
A healthy Harlequin Tusk needs ample swimming space, hiding places, and a high-protein carnivorous diet. While it’s not a reef-safe option, it brings incredible personality, intelligence, and motion to the right setup.
 
💡 Highlights
🎨 Brilliant Coloration
– Bold stripes with metallic blue and orange hues
🦷 Iconic Tusk Teeth
– Used to crack hard-shelled invertebrates
🐠 Centerpiece Marine Fish
– Highly visible, active, and intelligent
🐚 Not Invert Safe
– Will eat shrimp, snails, and crabs
🌊 Thrives in FOWLR Systems
– Best kept in large, fish-only aquariums
🏡 Needs Space & Structure
– Provide live rock and swimming room