Red Coris Wrasse Adult

About this fish

Red Coris Wrasse Adult is a home saltwater aquarium wrasse, identified as Coris gaimard. This active, rock-cruising fish is commonly kept for its lively behavior and its usefulness in helping control certain aquarium pests such as flatworms and bristle worms. With the right environment and feeding routine, it can make a dynamic addition to reef and fish tanks where appropriate tankmates are chosen.

Features:

• Active and colorful, it spends much of its time cruising the rockwork and exploring the tank
• Often considered reef compatible by hobbyists and may help with pest control such as flatworms and bristle worms
• Typically benefits from live rock and hiding places, since it may settle into cover when stressed
• Many wrasses bury in the sand or hide in a mucus cocoon at night, so a sand bed is helpful
• Known to be a strong jumper, so a tight lid helps prevent escapes
• Responds well to a varied diet such as frozen and quality prepared foods, fed multiple times daily
• Introduce with slow acclimation and provide a quiet spot to help it settle in safely

Specifications:

• Scientific name: Coris gaimard
• Category: Wrasses
• Tank type: Saltwater (marine) aquarium
• Available sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XLarge (as stocked)
• Diet: Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and quality pellets (feed 2–3 times daily)
• Substrate/placement: Sand bed recommended; provide rockwork and hiding areas
• Lid: Tight lid recommended (jumping risk)
• Temperament: Active and exploratory; choose tankmates thoughtfully
• Typical temperature: About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Typical salinity: About 1.020–1.026 specific gravity
• Typical pH: About 8.1–8.4