Green Wrasse

Halichoeres Wrasse should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Plenty of rock work should be provided for grazing and foraging behaviours. Halichoeres Wrasse will bury themselves in the sand at night and if startled, provide a deep sand bed. They may pick at crustaceans and fan worms. A diet of meaty and algae based foods are readily accepted by Halichoeres Wrasse. Males and females generally exhibit color or pattern differences. Halichoeres Wrasse are hardy and well adapted to aquarium life. Harems of 1 male and a couple of females can cohabitate well if added at the same time but can become a bit territorial if added seperately. Wrasse are hermaphrodites meaning they start as juveniles/females but at some point in their life may turn into a male. Wrasse are jumpers be sure to provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid.

The Green Wrasse are also sometimes known as the Black Blotched Rainbowfish, Dark Blotch or Pastel Green Wrasse. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. Color may depend on maturity. Juveniles are a translucent green, as they begin to mature their color begins to change to a light green and mauve with small black spots in vertical rows, a yellow spot behind its eye and pectoral fin with a yellow base, a pink stripe and dark curved lines. Adult males will be a pale green with pink and green irregular lines on their head, and a dark spot on their upper body. Green Wrasse can grow to a little over 7".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 50 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH