Yellow Coris Wrasse
Halichoeres chrysus
Identification: Solid yellow body with one black spot on its top dorsal and another on the tail.
Maximum Length: Attaining a length of 4.7"
Origin: Indian Ocean to Central Pacific
Minimum tank size: 30 Gallons
Behavior: Yellow Wrasses make an ideal fish for a beginner. It is an excellent community fish and will eat most marine frozen and live foods. Can be kept in groups of 4-5 individuals. It is a non-aggressive wrasse and should be housed with other non-aggressive fishes.
Feeding and diet: Will feed and brine shrimp, Mysis shrimp and most other prepared food. Loves Ghost shrimp.
Reef Compatibility: Safe with corals and makes a great reef fish. Provide it with about 2" of sand for it to burry itself at night and when scared.
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