Harlequin Tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus)

Harlequin Tuskfish get their name from a set of oversized, forward-jutting teeth that look more like something you'd find on a mammal than a reef fish — leftover hardware built for prying and crushing shelled invertebrates off rock and coral rubble. Underneath the dentistry is one of the most vividly colored wrasses in the trade, turquoise-blue barring over an orange body that looks almost hand-painted. Hardy, bold, and one of our most requested show fish for a big FOWLR or fish-forward reef.

Care level: Easy · Temperament: Semi-aggressive · Max size: ~12" · Min tank: 100+ gal · Diet: Carnivore, meaty foods including shell-on foods