Radiant Wrasse Africa (No guarantee)

About this fish

Radiant Wrasse Africa (No guarantee) is a marine wrasse for aquariums, identified here as Halichoeres iridis. In practice, wrasses like this are kept to add an active, constantly foraging fish that helps with the daily routine of feeding and behavior in a rockwork setup. They’re typically offered as a special-order fish, so buyers rely on acclimation and stable, established saltwater conditions to help it settle into the display.

Features:

• Active, fast-moving wrasse that typically spends time searching through live rock for food
• Best kept in aquariums with plenty of rock structure and open swimming space for natural foraging behavior
• Carnivorous diet; does best when offered meaty foods several times daily
• Usually considered more compatible with many reef tanks than larger, aggressive wrasses, but individual temperament and tankmates vary
• Prefers stable salinity, temperature, and water quality since wrasses are sensitive during acclimation

Specifications:

• Scientific name (verified): Halichoeres iridis
• Care level (general guidance): Intermediate (requires stable, well-established saltwater conditions and regular feeding)
• Temperament (general guidance): Active; generally not a persistent bully, but may show competition with similar-looking fish
• Diet (general guidance): Carnivorous; small meaty foods such as mysis/shrimp-style foods and other appropriately sized frozen or prepared diets
• Temperature (general guidance): ~72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (general guidance): ~1.020–1.025 specific gravity
• pH (general guidance): ~8.1–8.4