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About Yellow & Purple Wrasse
A small wrasse displaying vibrant yellow-orange coloration on the head and upper body, with distinctive purple or violet markings on the rear body and tail. Males show more pronounced purple coloration and may display darker vertical bars or patches.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, small copepods, and quality flake or pellet food. Offer 1–2 times daily in appropriate portions. They also pick at small invertebrates and algae in the aquarium.
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending to the Indo-Australian Archipelago.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Aka
- Yellow and Purple Wrasse, Leucoxanthus Wrasse
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- A small wrasse displaying vibrant yellow-orange coloration on the head and upper body, with distinctive purple or violet markings on the rear body and tail. Males show more pronounced purple coloration and may display darker vertical bars or patches.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Notes
- Looks like a Yellow Coris but with a white belly. Hardy and reef safe.
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