Adorned Wrasse

Halichoeres cosmetus

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Suggested Tank

50+ gallons

Max Size

5 inches

Difficulty

Medium

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive

Description

The Adorned Wrasse is a saltwater fish known for its striking colors and patterns. It has a long, slender body with a pointed snout. Its body is primarily green with a red stripe running from its nose to its tail. It also has blue spots scattered across its body, giving it a unique and captivating appearance.

Reef Safe

Yes, with caution. While they are generally safe for reef tanks, they may occasionally nip at small invertebrates.

Environment

The Adorned Wrasse prefers a tank with plenty of open swimming space, as well as areas of rock or coral where it can hide and forage. They thrive in a tank with a sandy bottom, as they like to burrow.

Behavior

Adorned Wrasses are active swimmers and spend most of their day foraging for food. They are generally peaceful but can be territorial with other wrasses. They are known for their interesting behavior of burying themselves in the sand at night or when they feel threatened.

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