Three Spot Wrasse

Halichoeres Wrasse should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Plenty of rock work should be provided for grazing and foraging behaviours. Halichoeres Wrasse will bury themselves in the sand at night and if startled, provide a deep sand bed. They may pick at crustaceans and fan worms. A diet of meaty and algae based foods are readily accepted by Halichoeres Wrasse. Males and females generally exhibit color or pattern differences. Halichoeres Wrasse are hardy and well adapted to aquarium life. Harems of 1 male and a couple of females can cohabitate well if added at the same time but can become a bit territorial if added seperately. Wrasse are hermaphrodites meaning they start as juveniles/females but at some point in their life may turn into a male. Wrasse are jumpers be sure to provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid.

The Three Spot Wrasse are sometimes also known as the Spottail or Three Spot Rainbowfish. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. Adults and juveniles may have slightly color differences. Adults have a pale colored body with a black spot on its tail base, another smaller black spot behind the operculum, pink lines on its face, leading to spots behind its head and yellow tail. Juveniles are similarly colored but lack the spot behind its operculum, face markings and tail may not be as brightly colored. Three Spot Wrasse can grow to almost 11".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 100 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH