Family: Labridae
Distribution: Halichoeres chrysus, the fish of many names, is more commonly referred to as the Golden Wrasse, Canary Wrasse or Yellow Coris. It is a marine species distributed widely over the Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific, from Japan to Australia.
PH: 8.1 – 8.4
Temperature: 22°C -26°C (72 – 78F)
Salinity: 1.020 – 1.025
Description: Stunning in canary yellow vibrancy, this wrasse is a wonderful addition to any marine setup. Growing to a potential length of up to 12.5cm (5 inches), the Golden Wrasse or Golden Rainbowfish often sports an occasional blue fin and black eyespot on its tail to match its bright sun-yellow body. The males and females are usually difficult to tell apart although the latter are often smaller.
Diet: As with all wrasses, the Golden Wrasse are carnivorous and will pretty much eat anything you throw in the tank! It prefers live food but will take frozen offerings as well. Provide such tasty treats as fireworms, clams, mysid shrimp, squid, flaked foods, tubeworms, flatworms, scallop clam and other crustacean. Feed your fish three times a day.
Breeding: Like other wrasse, Halichoeres chrysus, can change sex during their life to maintain the balance of dominance in a harem, which consists of a dominant male and multiple females in their natural marine environment. The females release their eggs into the water and the ocean currents take them away. As such, they are notoriously difficult to breed in captivity and there is no current record of successful aquarium breeding.
Comments: The peaceful Golden Wrasse is recommended for moderate to expert aquarists, or enthusiastic beginners who have access to expert advice. Decorate your marine aquarium with rockwork, a fine, thick layered sandy base and caves in which to hide. Allow for both high light levels and shaded areas.
The Golden Wrasse is suitable for ‘fish only’, ‘fish with live rocks’ and reef set ups. Remember that individuals of this species may not be reef safe, so exercise necessary caution.
Tip: If you have just bought a Golden Wrasse and it has disappeared, it is probably just hiding or sleeping in the sandy base. Don’t worry; it will reappear when it has acclimatised itself.
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Golden Wrasse are usually peaceful and happy community marine dwellers and do well in the company of other similarly friendly, active fish. Depending on the size and temperament of your wrasse, potential tankmates could include the hogfish, parrotfish, pseudochromis, squirrelfish, puffers, tangs and surgeons and live corals.
Originally posted 2010-03-15 20:27:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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