Christmas Wrasse (Halichoeres claudia)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A vibrant wrasse with predominantly reddish-orange coloration accented with green and yellow markings. Males display brighter, more saturated colors than females, with a distinctive green head and orange-red body.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flake, pellet foods, and frequent live or frozen offerings such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans. Provide multiple small feedings daily to match their natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Christmas Wrasse
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending to the central Pacific islands.
Log Christmas Wrasse in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Christmas Wrasse alongside everything else in your reef.
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