Radiant Wrasse, Orangehead Wrasse

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Radiant Wrasse

Scientific Name

Halichoeres iridis

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Peaceful

Min. Tank Size

50 gallons

Mature Size

4.5 inches

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Africa

Size Class

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Curator's Note

Wrasses are known to jump from aquariums. Be sure to have some sort of covering with no large open holes that they can escape from.

Other Common Names

Orangehead Wrasse, Iridis Wrasse, Radiant African Wrasse

Description

A sturdy fish, the Radiant Wrasse is an unusual colored fish and will spend most of it’s early introduction hiding in sand. Radiant Wrasses will eat fireworms, flatworms and pyramidillid snails. Radiant wrasses will tolerate being kept in small groups and can be housed with other docile species of fish like flasher wrasses, Firefish, leopard wrasses and small gobies. They may even clean other fishes. Radiant wrasses require sand as this is where they sleep and will hide when they are stressed or frightened.

Diet

Feed a varied diet consisting of large chunks of meaty foods. These foods include krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel.