General information The Red-Lined Wrasse makes the perfect addition to a reef aquarium. Juvenile Halichoeres biocellatus and sub-adults are easily identifiable by a pair of ocelli on the dorsal fin which disappears with growth. In the home aquarium, try to replicate seaward reefs of mixed coral and reef rock with sand patches. The Red-Lined Wrasse…
General information The Black-backed Wrasse is a moderately-sized wrasse that is striking in its simplicity. The Black-backed Wrasse has an elongated body with dorsal and anal fins that extend almost the entire length of the fish. Towards the rear of both of these fins is a large deep blue eyespot that helps in protecting the…
General information While its size alone is more than impressive, the Red Breast Wrasse boasts six or seven white vertical stripes against a reddish-brown body, with a splendid yellow-orange pop of color surrounding the pectoral fin. While the Red Breast Wrasse can grow rather large, they are generally a shy species and should only be…
General information The Blunthead Wrasse has a conspicuously rounded or blunted head that is accentuated by its sleek, rod-shaped body. Similar to many wrasse species, the Blunthead Wrasse demonstrates dramatic color variation within individuals based on gender and age. The Blunthead Wrasse transforms from a rather non-descript fish to a striking fish demonstrating a vivid…
General information The Goldbar Wrasse has a 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 purple-hazed, bluish body that adds visual interest as this…
General information The Neon Wrasse is one of the easiest wrasses to identify in every color phase. Adults have a golden to yellow head, a black vertical bar behind the tip of the pectoral fin, merging with a broad black area on the upper side, continuing to the top of the caudal peduncle and upper…
General information The Pinkface Wrasse species will add bright coloration and movement to the aquarium making this species a great addition for the novice or expert alike. Pinkface wrasse can be recognized by their bright green and yellow body with several thick pink stripes from its mouth to just behind the eyes. This hardy fish…
General information The Paddlefin Wrasse as a juvenile they are black in color with a yellow and pink belly. As they mature into an adult, their coloration brightens into a variety of colors. Their body takes on a reddish coloration, and the head area and fins become blue to green in color. Adding to the…
General information The Hardwicke 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 an aquarium with larger, aggressive tank mates, and plenty of rocks for hiding. It will become…
General information The Dragon Wrasse juvenile has a burgundy body with white markings. The fins are also notable in their appearance, especially the first two dorsal spines that form a cow-lick. The adult does not have the large dorsal spines and has a light blue to green body with impressive darker markings. It should reside…