Yellow and Purple Wrasse
Snapshot: The juvenile stage of this fish is a dazzling mix of yellow and white-to-purple hues. Its top half glows with vibrant yellow, while the bottom transitions into a dreamy white-to-purple gradient. As it grows up, the yellow fades away, giving way to a stunning transformation into a gorgeous, rosy pink masterpiece.
Other tidbits: Can grow up to 12cm or so. Distributed throughout the East Indian Ocean, Australia, The Red Sea, and Indonesia. This species has a reputation as a tubeworm and flatworm terminator.
Bare bones must know: Live-rock fish-only system, or reef aquarium with care.
Aquarium set-up: Think loads of live rock for exploring and a deep sandy bed for it to dive into, whether it’s chilling, hiding, or grabbing a snack on the go! Maintain an aquatic utopia by nailing the basics: rock-solid water quality with top-notch filtration and routine water changes. And don't forget the lid — these acrobats are known to make daring leaps from open aquariums! Wrasses love their comfort — give them a cozy fine sandbed to burrow into when they need a snooze or sense trouble.
Feeding: Keep your Wrasse in top form with a gourmet diet of vitamin-enriched frozen mysis and brine shrimp, alongside high-quality marine flakes and pellets.
AQT note: All our fish feast on a diet of seaweed, marine pellets, flakes and frozen treats under our care. Keep the feast going in your tank!