Care guide at a glance
Halichoeres hortulanus
Description
A large Halichoeres wrasse patterned in a green and white checkerboard with a yellow tail. Hardy and active, and considerably larger at maturity than most buyers expect.
Feeding
Carnivorous. Frozen mysis, chopped prawn, clam and marine pellets. Crushes hard-shelled prey with strong jaws.
Compatibility
Reef safe with corals but will eat ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails and urchins. Assertive toward smaller wrasses as it grows.
Behaviour and personality
Constantly active across the rockwork, burying in the sand to sleep. Juvenile and adult patterns differ dramatically.
Before you buy
Reaches around 25 cm, which is much larger than the small striped juvenile suggests. Needs a deep fine sand bed and a sealed lid, and will clear a tank of ornamental invertebrates.
Livestock Delivery
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Free delivery when your livestock subtotal is over £350.
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There is no minimum order value.
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