Choati Leopard Wrasse

The Choati Leopard Wrasse (Macropharyngodon choati) is one of the most stunning and sought-after wrasses, easily recognized for its brilliant white body adorned with vibrant red spotting. Peaceful in temperament and completely reef-safe, this wrasse is best suited for tanks of 50+ gallons with a deep, established sandbed and plenty of live rock for grazing and shelter. Its diet should focus on live copepods and other natural microfauna, supplemented with frozen mysis, enriched brine, and small pellet foods once acclimated. Though delicate, when provided with proper conditions this wrasse rewards aquarists with unmatched beauty and a truly dazzling presence in the reef.

International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3–10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT. Sensitive species (Leopard Wrasses, Tamarin Wrasses, Deepwater species) have a small extra QT fee due to their special needs.

Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3–10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.