Afr Leopard Wrasse EXPERT (Macropharyngodon Bipartitus)
Also Known As: Female Blue Star Leopard Wrasse
Compatibility, Behavior, and Environment
The African Leopard Wrasse is a strikingly patterned, peaceful reef dweller ideally suited for mature community aquariums. This wrasse is known for its active foraging, spending the day exploring live rock and sand in search of small invertebrates. It is reef safe and rarely bothers corals or ornamental inverts, making it a great choice for most reef setups. African Leopard Wrasses do best with other peaceful tank mates and may become stressed if kept with aggressive species.
Note that this species naturally enjoys burrowing itself in the sand (particularly at night or when stressed), so a deep sandbed is essential to their survival and stress management.
We only receive female African Leopard Wrasses. Males are duller in color and unfortunately not as frequently found in circulation.
Aquarium Requirements
Provide a tank of at least 50 gallons with ample mature live rock and a deep, fine sand bed (2 inches or more) for burrowing. A well-established aquarium is necessary for long-term success, offering plenty of natural pods, worms, and crustaceans for foraging. Multiple daily feedings of varied, meaty foods—including mysis, copepods, and enriched pellets—support their high activity and picky appetites.
Specifications
Approximate Size: 1.25-2.25”
Diet: Carnivore; prefers tiny crustaceans, worms, copepods, frozen brine or mysis, and high-quality pellets
Water Conditions: Temperature: 75–80°F, pH: 8.1–8.4, Specific gravity: 1.020–1.025
Origin: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea, African coasts
Care Level: Expert
Reef Safe: Yes
Temperament: Peaceful; best with non-aggressive tank mates
Pairs well with
Afr Leopard Wrasse EXPERT (Macropharyngodon Bipartitus)
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Shipping Information
- Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday. Orders will be shipped overnight on the soonest possible shipping day, unless you request to hold the order for up to one business day.
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FAQ’s
When will you ship my order?
We will ship on the soonest possible shipping day. Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday, and we ship same-day if the order is placed before 12:30 PM PST (unless announced otherwise). For example, if ordering at 1 PM on Thursday, your order will ship the following Monday.
Can you hold my order until next week?
Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!
When is the best time to order?
Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.
What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?
We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).
Can I modify my order once it has been placed?
This is possible, but not guaranteed. Please email us if you need to modify your order or shipping address, and we will gladly make the changes for you, or let you know if it is too late.
What should I do if UPS is unreliable in my area?
We recommend shipping to a UPS Access Point, as packages get delivered there first before trucks go on residential deliveries. Click here to see how.
What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.
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Contact Us
Send us an email at sales@reefbeauties.com and we will get back to you shortly.
We do not offer phone calls. We handle our inquiries with timely emails to ensure a qualified and high-quality response, to have all conversations on record, and to avoid miscommunications that can occur over the phone.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
When will you ship my order?
We will ship on the soonest possible shipping day. Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday, and we ship same-day if the order is placed before 12:30 PM PST (unless announced otherwise). For example, if ordering at 1 PM on Thursday, your order will ship the following Monday.
Can you hold my order until next week?
Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!
When is the best time to order?
Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.
What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?
We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).
Can I modify my order once it has been placed?
This is possible, but not guaranteed. Please email us if you need to modify your order or shipping address, and we will gladly make the changes for you, or let you know if it is too late.
What should I do if UPS is unreliable in my area?
We recommend shipping to a UPS Access Point, as packages get delivered there first before trucks go on residential deliveries. Click here to see how.
What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.