Radiant Wrasse (Halichoeres iridis)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Halichoeres iridis is a small wrasse displaying brilliant iridescent coloration, typically with vibrant blues, greens, and yellow hues that shift with light angle. Males are more intensely colored than females, with a characteristic rounded body shape typical of the genus. The dorsal fin is continuous and the caudal fin is rounded.
Diet and feeding
Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Offer live copepods if available. Small meaty preparations suited to wrasse feeding behavior work well.
Difficulty and care for the Radiant Wrasse
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Ich (White Spot Disease), parasitic infections, malnutrition if not fed varied small foods, stress-related disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, from the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs of Australia northward through the Indo-Australian Archipelago to the Philippines and Indo-Malaysian coral reef systems.
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