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Key Requirements
- Provide a mature saltwater aquarium with stable marine parameters.
- Use a secure lid because wrasses can jump.
- Provide a suitable sandy area for resting and burrowing.
- Offer a varied meaty marine diet.
Marine Fish
Yellow Wrasse
A bright yellow wrasse with active foraging behaviour. Yellow Wrasses are popular for their colour and hardiness, but they need suitable sand and a secure lid.
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Marine wrasse
Quick Information
Yellow Wrasse at a Glance
Scientific nameHalichoeres chrysus
TypeMarine wrasse
Adult sizeUp to about 13 cm
LifespanSeveral years with good care
Temperature24–27 °C
pH8.1–8.4
DietCarnivorous; varied meaty marine foods
Recommended setup50 gal / 190 L+ recommended
Marine setup requiredHardy colourful wrasse for established marine systems
Experience levelNeeds a secure lid and suitable sandy area
Colour, size, sex and current stock can vary. Please contact Fishes Hub before ordering so we can confirm the available fish and suitable marine setup.
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Product Information
Know More About Yellow Wrasse
A bright yellow wrasse with active foraging behaviour. Yellow Wrasses are popular for their colour and hardiness, but they need suitable sand and a secure lid.
Yellow Wrasse should only be introduced to a mature, fully cycled marine aquarium. Adult size, temperament, feeding behaviour and compatibility should be considered before purchase.
If you are unsure whether this species suits your current aquarium, share your tank size, livestock and setup with Fishes Hub and ask us to confirm suitability before ordering.
Plan the aquarium around adult size, marine water chemistry, behaviour, feeding needs and compatibility.
Make a Confident Choice
A successful Yellow Wrasse setup starts with a mature marine aquarium, stable water quality and a realistic long-term plan for the species.
Marine Facts
Up to about 13 cmAdult size
24–27 °CTemperature
8.1–8.4pH
Easy–ModerateCare level
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Care & Maintenance
- Feed varied marine foods and monitor body condition.
- Keep the sand bed clean enough for normal behaviour without stripping it of all biological life.
- Maintain strong, stable filtration and routine water changes.
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Compatibility & Placement
- Generally peaceful with suitable reef-community fish.
- May prey on some small ornamental invertebrates.
- Avoid mixing with overly aggressive wrasses.
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Why Choose Yellow Wrasse?
- Vivid yellow colour
- Active foraging behaviour
- Useful and popular marine community fish
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Before You Buy
- Install a secure lid.
- Provide suitable sand and rockwork.
- Confirm compatibility with shrimp and other small invertebrates.
Need Help Choosing?
Let’s Find the Right Yellow Wrasse for You.
Ask us about current size, availability, compatibility and the right marine aquarium setup for your Yellow Wrasse.