The Pearly Wrasse features an attractive sage green body coloration beautifully decorated with irregular scribbles of pink. This coloration allows the Pearly Wrasse to blend into weedy or algae-covered reef surfaces where it is commonly found especially in areas of strong surge. The Pearly Wrasse [...]
Sea Grass Wrasse, sometimes known as the Emerald Wrasse, is a helpful pest controller with big personality and abundant beauty. Often seen in shades of light to dark green, brownish-red to even black, the Sea Grass Wrasse’s blade-like body allows it to disappear into the sea grass beds and [...]
The Richmond’s Wrasse has distinct chain-like lines along its sides, with females also exhibiting orange and yellow toward the anal fin. A 70 gallon or larger aquarium with a sealed lid, a 2-3 inch sandy bottom to hide under when frightened, and other peaceful wrasses, including its own [...]
A 70-gallon or larger aquarium with a sealed lid, a 2-3 inch sandy bottom to hide under when frightened, and other peaceful wrasses, including its own species, provides a good environment. It will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails, protecting corals and clams. The Two Tone Wrasse is safe with [...]
The Dusky Wrasse is a relative unknown beauty due to its sporadic appearance in the aquarium trade. The Dusky Wrasse typifies members in the Genus Halichoeres demonstrating gregarious activity once properly acclimated to its new environment. Similarly, coloration varies greatly based on the age and [...]
The Goldbar Wrasse is aptly named for the subdued golden bar that divides its body from its head. Its olive-gold head, veined in contrasting brilliant blue, makes this member of the Labridae family a prized addition to almost any home marine aquarium. The Goldbar Wrasse has an appealing [...]
The simply-striking Grey Head Wrasse, or Threespot Wrasse has three white lines on either side of its head, three black spots along its back, and three false “eyes” running along its dorsal fin back to a fourth on the tail in Juveniles and Females. Adult male Grey Head Wrasse, sport [...]
The Hardwicke Wrasse is also known as the Sixbar Wrasse or Hardwick’s Wrasse. As an adult, it has a pastel blue body with six, vertical dark body stripes and a distinct “daisy” print around the eyes made of a few different pastel colors. It should reside in a 90 gallon or larger [...]
