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Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)
Yellow Wrasse
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Easy - Moderate
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Yellow
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 5"
Family Labridae
Minimum Tank Size 50 gallons
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Care Level Easy - Moderate
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Yellow
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 5"
Family Labridae
Minimum Tank Size 50 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Yellow Wrasse, also known as the Golden Rainbowfish, Golden Wrasse, Yellow Coris, or Canary Wrasse is a vibrantly-colored wrasse sure to inject exceptional visual interest and activity to any marine aquarium. The Yellow Wrasse is a popular wrasse among hobbyists of all skill levels thanks to its hardiness and relatively compact size. Interestingly, juvenile and young female Yellow Wrasse will have multiple black spots on their fins while mature adults will only have one spot.

The natural range of the Yellow Wrasse is concentrated in the Eastern Indian Ocean, extending into the Western Pacific Ocean including the Solomon Islands and north to Southern Japan and as south to Rowley Shoals and the Australian coast of New South Wales. The Yellow Wrasse is a reef-associated species, typically found at the reef edge in sand and rubble zones.

The ideal setup for the Yellow Wrasse will be a well-established saltwater aquarium of at least 50 gallons in size with a tight-fitting lid. To best recreate a natural reef environment for your Yellow Wrasse, aquascape liberally with live rock, providing ample nooks and crannies for your Yellow Wrasse to explore, seek refuge, or forage for food. Be sure to include a large area of open substrate as well as open spaces for swimming. A sandy substrate layer 2-3 inches in depth is essential to provide shelter for the Yellow Wrasse as it burrows into the sand for the evening or when frightened. House the Yellow Wrasse with other peaceful wrasses, including members of its own species.

The natural diet of the Yellow Wrasse consists of benthic invertebrates and as such, large, hungry Yellow Wrasse will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails, protecting corals and clams from these undesirable invertebrates. Though this hearty appetite for invertebrates seems beneficial, keep in mind that the Yellow Wrasse cannot differentiate between "undesirable" and "desirable" invertebrates. If the opportunity presents itself, the Yellow Wrasse will most likely make a meal of "desirable" ornamental invertebrates including fan worms, shrimp, and other crustaceans in the home aquarium. However, the Yellow Wrasse typically will not harm sessile invertebrates including soft or stony corals.

In the home aquarium, the diet of the Yellow Wrasse should consist of a diverse variety of food items including vitamin-enriched frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty foods along with high-quality marine flakes and marine pellet foods. The Yellow Wrasse will benefit from frequent small feedings throughout the day.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3-1/4"; Large: 3-1/4" to 4-1/2"

Customer Testimonials

David S Charleston , SC
I've had one of these cool guys over a year, and it is wonderful. Not very difficult to keep, and mine's in a reef tank. Very hardy and active.
Steve A St. Petersburg , FL
The Yellow Wrasse I have has been very easy going. He does not bother the other fish or invertebrates, and will eat just about any food offered.
Matt Charlotte , NC
oops! i did not heed the advice of Live-aquaria and quarantine corals before putting them in my show tank. The result: a reef tank overrun by flat worms. I purchased a yellow wrasse, hoping to contain the problem naturally. This little guy rid the tank of the flatworms in just a week. Awesome addition to any tank, especially for those of us that learn the hard way.
Louis C Fanwood , NJ
Once again I received a beautiful specimen from DFS. This little guy has quickly becoome a tank favorite. I have a 72 bow with SPS, LPS, Mushrooms, Zoos, Shrimp, etc. He hasn't touched any of the corals or bothered any of his tank mates. Great color and great personality. Thanks
Andy C Wausau , WI
This ia beautiful fish, very peaceful and active. The only limitation I've found with mine so far is that he stays under the sand for most of the day/night and is only out about 6-8 hours. Initially I never saw him because he didn't "wake up" until after I'd left for work, but he's slowly adjusting to my light schedule and is usually up for the morning feeding now. He's back "in bed" before I'm home for work so only gets one feeding per day, but I'm hoping he'll continue to adjust.
Jeff D Arlington , TX
Got this for a splash of yellow in my tank and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Great personality, eats just about anything and is growing fast. Quickly made friends with my Black Cap, Flame Angel and Anthias. Great fish and definitely recommend getting one from Live Aquaria.
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