Suggested Tank
50+ gallons
Max Size
5 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Radiant Wrasse, also known as the Orangehead Wrasse, is a vibrant, colorful saltwater fish popular among aquarium enthusiasts. It has a bright orange head, a blue body, and a stunning pattern of green stripes.
Reef Safe
Yes, but with caution. The Radiant Wrasse is generally safe for reef tanks, but it may disturb small invertebrates and ornamental shrimps.
Environment
The Radiant Wrasse prefers a well-lit tank with plenty of hiding spots. It also requires a sandy substrate, as it likes to burrow.
Behavior
This species is known for its active behavior and is often seen darting around the tank. It is also known to be a jumper, so a secure lid on the aquarium is recommended.
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Owner Reviews
Daniel
@KaptainKraken
Bought 2 both died of some unknown illness. Not sure how to get this species to survive in aquariums as nobody mentions any specific care for this species. Apparently a notoriously poor shipper.
Jared Bristol
@Stormriven
A beautiful fish with unique colors. The smaller size on this wrasse makes it good for medium aquariums but I would not go below 50 gallons, they enjoy to swim around the tank and require a space to do so. A decent sand bed is also a necessity as they bury themselves at night to sleep. Mine shows a little bit of aggression towards other wrasse but never anything extreme and like most wrasse this one also likes to jump so a lid would help keep them safe.
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