Halichoeres chloropterus
Due to
variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image
provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Green
Diet: Carnivore
Reef Compatible: With
Caution
Water Conditions: 72-78?
F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max. Size: 8"
Origin: Indonesia
Family: Labridae
Minimum Tank Size: 75
gallons
The Jade Green Wrasse is also referred to as the Pastel
Green Wrasse or Green Coris. The body color is a most attractive, pastel green
without extravagant markings.
A 75 gallon or larger aquarium with a tight-fitting lid,
a 2-3 inch sandy bottom to hide under if frightened, and other peaceful
wrasses, including its own species, provides a good environment.
It will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails protecting
corals and clams. In addition, it may eat feather dusters, wild shrimp,
tubeworms, and flatworms. The Green Wrasse diet should include vitamin enriched
frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin enriched frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty
foods along with a high quality marine flake and marine pellet food.