Adorned Wrasse (Halichoeres cosmetus)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Halichoeres cosmetus, or the adorned wrasse, is a species of salt water wrasse the Indian Ocean from South Africa north to Yemen, including Socotra and east to western Thailand.
Diet and feeding
Small crustaceans, copepods, amphipods, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and other small meaty foods.
Difficulty and care for the Adorned Wrasse
Moderate - Popular wrasse species. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Halichoeres cosmetus is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the western Pacific, including Indonesia, Philippines, and northern Australia. They inhabit coral reefs at depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters.
Keeper notes
Popular wrasse species. May eat small fish and invertebrates. Requires established tank with plenty of microfauna.
Log Adorned Wrasse in your reef tank
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