Tank setup
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Canary Wrasse. Provide hiding spots and stable water — this species thrives in a well-filtered community setup.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Canary Wrasse, or Yellow Wrasse, is a burst of solid, brilliant yellow that adds intense color and activity to any marine tank. It is an active and curious fish that tirelessly patrols the rockwork, hunting for small pests like bristleworms and flatworms, making it a valuable member of a 'clean-up crew.' This species requires a sandy substrate, as it buries itself in the sand at night or when frightened. It is generally peaceful and reef-safe, though it may prey on very small ornamental shrimp. Interestingly, all Canary Wrasses are born female, and some will transition to male as they mature, although visual differences are minimal.
Key traits
peaceful
community
reef safe
small
easy
carnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Canary Wrasse healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Canary Wrasse is carnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for saltwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Canary Wrasse is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in saltwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Canary Wrasse vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping marine fish?
Marine chemistry moves daily — the foundation sets keep calcium, alkalinity and magnesium honest.
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Canary Wrasse, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
- Often kept together
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Amphiprion percula
In a 200L+ tank
- Often kept together
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
In a 200L+ tank
- Often kept together
Six-spot Goby
Valenciennea sexguttata
In a 200L+ tank
- Often kept together
Fire Shrimp (Blood Red Shrimp)
Lysmata debelius
In a 200L+ tank
- Often kept together
Zoanthid Colony (various colors)
Zoanthus sp.
In a 200L+ tank
- Often kept together
Flame Angelfish
Centropyge loricula
In a 200L+ tank
- Often kept together
Six Line Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
In a 200L+ tank
- Often kept together
Banded Boxing Shrimp
Stenopus hispidus
In a 200L+ tank