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About Radiant Wrasse
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.
Key facts
- Origin
- 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.
- Common Health Issues
- Ich (White Spot Disease), parasitic infections, malnutrition if not fed varied small foods, stress-related disease
- Diet Details
- 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.
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- 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.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with live rock and sand for foraging behavior • Temperature range 72–80°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.020–1.025 • Feed 2–3 times daily with small meaty foods; may take longer to acclimate to frozen foods • Prefers established reef systems with minimal aggression; generally peaceful but may chase very small ornamental shrimp • Provide ample hiding spaces and moderate water flow to reduce stress • Monitor for parasites and ich, especially during acclimation—quarantine is recommended
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
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