Yellow Coris Wrasse (No Guarantee)

About this fish

Yellow Coris Wrasse (No Guarantee) is a marine wrasse sold under the scientific name Halichoeres chrysus. In a reef or fish-only tank, this active, searching fish is primarily useful for eating small, meaty aquarium foods and many common live foods offered to wrasses, helping keep feeding natural and the tank’s “scavenger” role lively. Because this item is listed as a special order with no guarantee, keep expectations focused on general wrasse needs rather than any guaranteed markings or final coloration.

Features:

• Active, constantly foraging behavior that benefits from an established tank with live rock for visual security.
• Usually an agile, reef-compatible wrasse when housed with appropriately sized tankmates.
• Best kept with a varied, meaty diet (offered as prepared foods and/or suitable live/frozen options).
• Provides natural interest in mid-to-lower water areas while it scans the tank for food.
• Typically responds well to stable water conditions and regular feeding rather than sporadic feedings.

Specifications:

• Scientific name (as listed): Halichoeres chrysus
• Care level (general): Intermediate (needs stable, reef-quality water and regular feeding)
• Temperament (general): Active; generally compatible in appropriately sized community tanks
• Diet (general): Carnivorous; meaty foods such as marine carnivore pellets/flakes and frozen/live foods suitable for wrasses
• Water temperature (typical reef range): About 74–78°F (23–26°C)
• Salinity (typical reef range): About 1.020–1.025 SG
• pH (typical reef range): About 8.1–8.4
• Placement: Mid to lower levels with rockwork and open spaces for foraging