🐟 Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)
🐟 Yellow Wrasse Halichoeres chrysus
Reef Safe • Pest Controller • Peaceful
The Yellow Wrasse is a vibrant, active, and hardy reef fish, instantly recognizable by its solid bright-yellow coloration. Peaceful in nature, it is an excellent choice for controlling pests such as flatworms, pyramid snails, and fireworms in reef aquariums.
This species is an ideal addition to a peaceful reef setup, provided there is a fine sand bed for sleeping and hiding. Known for its constant activity and natural pest control abilities, it is also compatible with most other peaceful tankmates.
A strong jumper, the Yellow Wrasse requires a covered aquarium to prevent escape.
💡 Highlights
💛 Solid Yellow Color – Brightens any reef aquarium
🪸 Reef Safe – Great for pest control
🌊 Active Swimmer – Constant movement and foraging
🌙 Sleeps in Sand – Buries at night or when startled
🧠 Easy to Moderate Care – Hardy and adaptable
🧾 A Quick Look at the Yellow Wrasse
📛 Common Name: Yellow Wrasse, Canary Wrasse, Golden Wrasse
🔬 Scientific Name: Halichoeres chrysus
👨👩👧 Family: Labridae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific (Barrier Reef, Indonesia, Fiji, Philippines)
📏 Max Size: 12 cm (4.7 inches)
💧 pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 27°C (75 – 81°F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy to Moderate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 200 L (55+ US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: All areas, sleeps in sand
🧬 Captive Bred: No
🌿 Wild Caught: Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 5 – 7 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore – invertebrates, worms, pods
🐣 Reproduction: Sequential hermaphrodite (sex change possible)
