Red Coris Wrasse, Clown Wrasse

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Red Coris Wrasse

Scientific Name

Coris gaimard

Reef Compatible

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Aggressive

Min. Tank Size

100 gallons

Mature Size

16 inches

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Fiji, Hawaii

Size Class

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Curator's Note

Wrasses are known to jump from aquariums. Be sure to have some sort of covering with no large open holes that they can escape from. Large specimens are more likely to jump than juveniles. This specimen requires a sandbed in which to sleep or hide in when frightened.

Other Common Names

Clown Wrasse, Red Labrid Wrasse, Yellowtail Coris Wrasse, Gaimard's Wrasse

Description

Amazing adult and juvenile coloration, active presence in the water column, and great personality makes the Red Coris Wrasse one of the favorites that are commonly seen in fish only aquariums. As a juvenile the Red Coris Wrasse is non-aggressive but will become more aggressive as an adult and may likely eat smaller fishes. The juveniles are similar in appearance to the Formosa Wrasse with the exception of less black on the fins.

Diet

Feed a varied diet consisting of large chunks of meaty foods. These foods include krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel.