Checkerboard wrasses require a 75 gallon or larger aquarium with a sealed lid, a 2-3 inch sand bottom to hide under if frightened, and other peaceful wrasses, including its own species, is a suitable environment. It may eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails but also feather dusters, wild shrimp, tubeworms, and flatworms.
Include a variety of prepared and live meaty foods.
