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Wrasses are colourful marine fish belonging to the Labridae family. Found throughout the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, this large and diverse family includes numerous wrasse species that inhabit coral reefs, rocky areas, seagrass beds and shallow coastal waters.
Known for their vibrant colours and fascinating behaviour, wrasses play an important role in coral reef ecosystems. Some species, such as the cleaner wrasse, remove parasites and dead tissue from other fish, while others feed on small crustaceans and marine invertebrates. Many of these natural behaviours can also be observed in a marine aquarium, making wrasses particularly fascinating fish for reef aquarium enthusiasts.
Halichoeres melanurus
Other names: Hoeven's wrasse, Pinstriped wrasse, Tail-spot wrasse, Three-eyed wrasse, Yellow-tailed wrasse
AvailableThalassoma Lunare
Other name: Crescent wrasse
AvailableHalichoeres argus
Other names: Peacock Wrasse
AvailableBodianus Rufus
Other names: Dogfish, Hog snapper, Hogfish
AvailableBodianus Bimaculatus
Other: Twospot Hogfish, Twinspot Hogfish, Yellow Candy Hogfish, Twospot Slender Hogfish, Yellow Hogfish
AvailableBodianus mesothorax
Other names: Black-belt hogfish, Coral hogfish, Mesothorax hogfish, Split-level hogfish, Yellow-spotted hogfish
AvailableCirrhilabrus Cyanopleura
Other names: Bluehead Fairy Wrasse, Yellow flanked wrasse
AvailableCirrhilabrus Filamentosus
Other name: Whip fin wrasse
AvailableCirrhilabrus Lubbocki
Other name: Multicolour Lubbock's Wrasse
AvailableCirrhilabrus Solorensis
Other names: Red Head Solon Fairy Wrasse, Tricolor Fairy Wrasse, Redheaded Fairy Wrasse, Red-eyed Fairy Wrasse, Blueside Wrasse
Available Gomphosus caeruleus
Other names: Bird wrasse, Birdfish, Blue green bird wrasse, Checkerboard wrasse, Green birdmouth wrasse, Indian Ocean bird wrasse
AvailableHalichoeres Marginatus
Other names: Splendid Rainbow Wrasse, Two-eyed Wrasse
AvailablePseudocheilinus evanidus
Other name: Striated wrasse
AvailableHologymnosus doliatus
Other names: Candy cane wrasse, Longface wrasse, Narrowbanded wrasse, Pastel ringwrasse, Red lined slender wrasse, Ringed rainbowfish
Available Halichoeres chrysus
Other names: Canary wrasse, Golden rainbow fish, Yellow wrasse
AvailableLabroides Dimidiatus
Other name: Bluestreak cleaner wrasse
AvailablePseudocheilinus Hexataenia
Other names: Six Line Wrasse, Pyjama Wrasse
AvailableHalichoeres timorensis
Halichoeres leucoxanthus
Other names: Canarytop wrasse, Lemon meringue wrasse, Yellow wrasse
AvailableChoerodon fasciatus
Paracheilinus Carpenteri
Other name: Pink flasher
Out of stock Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis
Cirrhilabrus Exquisitus
Other name: Exquisite Wrasse
Out of stockAnampses Meleagrides
Other names: Spotted Wrasse, Dotted Wrasse, Marble Wrasse, Speckled Wrasse, Yellow Tail Tamarin
Out of stockParacheilinus flavianalis
Paracheilinus angulatus
Other names: Royal Flasher-wrasse
Out of stockCirrhilabrus cyanogularis
Other names: Sailfin Fairy Wrasse
Out of stockCirrhilabrus ryukyuensis
Other names: Blueside Wrasse, Ryukyu Fairywrasse, Purple Yellow Spot Dwarf Parrot
Out of stockParacheilinus lineopunctatus
Other names: Line-spot Flasher Wrasse
Out of stockAnampses melanurus
Other names: White-spotted Wrasse, Blacktail Wrasse
Out of stockAnampses twisti
Other name: Twister Wrasse
Out of stockBodianus axillaris
Other names: Axil hogfish, Axilspot hogfish, Panda Hogfish, Polkadot wrasse, Turncoat hogfish
Out of stock Bodianus Diana
Fourspot Hogfish, Indian Diana's Hogfish, Polkadot Grouper, Red Hogfish
Out of stockBodianus sepiacaudus
Other name: Crescent tail hogfish
Out of stockBodianus Pulchellus
Other name: Spotfin hogfish
Out of stockCheilinus oxycephalus
Other names: Point-head maori, Point-head maori wrasse, Pointed-head wrasse, Red maori wrasse, Snooty Maori wrasse, Snooty wrasse
Out of stock Cirrhilabrus Jordani
Other names: Hawaiian Flame Wrasse, Flame Fairy Wrasse, Jordan's Fairy Wrasse
Out of stockCoris Aygula
Other names: Clown coris, Clown wrasse, False clownwrasse, Humphead wrasse, Twinspot wrasse
Out of stock Coris Formosa
Other name: Red wrasse
Out of stockCoris Gaimard
Other names: African clown wrasse, African coris, Clown wrasse, Gaimard's wrasse, Rainbow wrasse, Yellowtail coris
Out of stockDiproctacanthus xanthurus
Other names: Cleaner wrasse, Yellowtail tubelip
Out of stockEpibulus insidiator
Other name: Sling-jaw, Telescopefish
Out of stockGomphosus caeruleus
Other name: Green birdmouth wrasse
Out of stockCoris cuvieri
Other names: African coris, African wrasse, False clownwrasse
Out of stockHalichoeres Biocellatus
Other names: Biocellate wrasse, False-eyed wrasse, Redlined wrasse, Two-spotted wrasse
Out of stockHalichoeres Hortulanus
Other names: Four-spot wrasse, Rainbowfish, Wall wrasse
Out of stockHalichoeres Iridis
Other name: Rainbow wrasse
Out of stockHalichoeres Nebulosus
Other name: Nebulous Wrasse
Out of stockHalichoeres Prosopeion
Other name: Zig zag wrasse
Out of stockHemigymnus Fasciatus
Other name: Barred Thicklip
Out of stock Labroides Bicolor
Other name: Bicolor cleaner wrasse
Out of stock Macropharyngodon Bipartitus
Other name: Vermiculate Wrasse
Out of stockMacropharyngodon meleagris
Other name: Guineafowl wrasse
Out of stockMacropharyngodon negrosensis
Other name: Yellowspotted wrasse
Out of stockMacropharyngodon ornatus
Other name: Western leopard wrasse
Out of stockNovaculichthys taeniourus
Other name: Rockmover wrasse
Out of stockParacheilinus Filamentosus
Other name: Filamentous wrasse
Out of stockParacheilinus mccoskeri
Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos
Other name: Bluestriped fangblenny
Out of stockThe wrasse family (Labridae) includes a remarkable variety of species, each with its own colours, size, temperament and behaviour. Some well-known examples include the ornate wrasse, red-breasted wrasse, cleaner wrasse, Thalassoma wrasses and Bodianus species, commonly known as hogfish.
Each wrasse species has its own behavioural characteristics and plays a different role within the marine ecosystem. Cleaner wrasses are famous for removing parasites from other fish, while many other species actively hunt small crustaceans, molluscs and other marine invertebrates.
Because adult size, temperament, diet and compatibility can vary considerably between species, it is important to understand the specific requirements of each wrasse before adding one to a marine or reef aquarium.
Correctly identifying a wrasse fish is important when choosing a species for an aquarium, as its appearance, adult size and behaviour can provide valuable information about its specific care requirements.
Wrasses can be identified by their body shape, size, colour patterns and fins. Depending on the species, they may have an elongated snout, distinctive dorsal fins or a characteristic tail shape.
Bright blue, green, yellow, orange and red colours are common throughout the Labridae family, often combined in striking patterns. Some wrasses may even resemble parrotfish at first glance.
These physical characteristics can help identify individual species and determine which wrasses are best suited to a particular marine aquarium.
The adult size of a wrasse varies considerably depending on the species. Body shape, size and coloration can also change as the fish matures and may differ between males and females.
Adult males are often larger and, in many species, more brightly coloured than females. These differences can also influence their social behaviour, territoriality and interactions with other fish.
Knowing the potential adult size of a wrasse is therefore essential when selecting an appropriate aquarium and compatible tank mates.
Wrasses are generally active during the day and naturally inhabit coral reefs, rocky coastal areas, seagrass beds and sandy areas. Some wrasse species live in groups, while others are more solitary or territorial.
Their natural behaviour often involves searching for and hunting small crustaceans and marine invertebrates, while cleaner wrasses specialise in removing parasites and dead tissue from other fish.
Wrasses also display fascinating behaviour at night. Many Halichoeres wrasses bury themselves in the sand to sleep, helping them remain hidden from potential predators. Labroides cleaner wrasses can secrete a protective mucus cocoon around their bodies while resting, making them more difficult for predators to detect.
These behaviours are important to consider when setting up a wrasse aquarium, particularly for sand-burying species that require a suitable substrate for sleeping and hiding.
Cleaner wrasses play an important role in the health of coral reef ecosystems. By removing parasites and dead tissue from other fish, they contribute to the health of reef fish communities and take part in complex interactions between different marine species.
Other wrasses help regulate populations of small crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates through their natural feeding behaviour. The wide variety of diets and behaviours found within the Labridae family means that wrasses occupy many different ecological niches in coral reefs and other marine habitats.
These interactions are also studied by marine scientists to better understand the biodiversity and ecological dynamics of coral reef ecosystems.
Keeping wrasses in a marine aquarium requires an environment adapted to the specific needs of the chosen species. Depending on the wrasse, the aquarium may need live rock, hiding places, open swimming areas and a suitable sand bed.
Many wrasses are popular reef aquarium fish thanks to their vibrant colours, active swimming behaviour and fascinating interactions with other marine species. However, not all wrasses are equally reef-safe. Compatibility with corals, crustaceans and other invertebrates varies between species, so each fish should be selected according to its individual requirements and the existing aquarium inhabitants.
A suitable reef aquarium setup, compatible tank mates and a varied diet will allow wrasses to display their natural behaviour while adding colour, movement and diversity to a marine aquarium.
