• Name:

    Green Wrasse

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  • Family: Labridae
  • Species: Wrasse
  • Scientific Name: Halichoeres chloropterus
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Also Know As:

| Pastel Green Wrasse

| Green Coris Wrasse

| Pastel Wrasse

General info about Green Wrasse

The Green Wrasse body color is pastel green without extravagant markings. A medium or larger aquarium with a tight-fitting lid is suggested how they tend to jump out of aquariums. Should be housed in a tank with a 2-3 inch sandy bottom to allow them to hide under if frightened. Does well with other peaceful fish and wrasses, including its own species a;; provides a healthy environment for them.

Caution with Green Wrasse

Wrasse are considered jumpers make sure your aquarium has a tight-fitting canopy or screen cover to prevent the Wrasse from jumping out of your aquarium. Wrasse have been known to jump through the smallest of holes in a canopy. Wrasses prefer to have a 2" (5cm) sandbed to allow them to burrow into the sand to sleep or when they feel like they are in danger. Some people with bare bottom tanks have also added a Tupperware with a 2" deep sand bed to accommodate the wrasse's needs.  They are generally peaceful but may display aggression towards members of the same species.
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Green Wrasse Wrasse Labridae Halichoeres chloropterus The Green Wrasse body color is pastel green without extravagant markings. A medium or larger aquarium with a tight-fitting lid is suggested how they tend to jump out of aquariums. Should be housed in a tank with a 2-3 inch sandy bottom to allow them to hide under if frightened. Does well with other peaceful fish and wrasses, including its own species a;; provides a healthy environment for them. PalaciosAn

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