Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Yellow Wrasse's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Also known as the Canary Wrasse, this bright yellow, torpedo-shaped fish is a powerful hunter of small pests and an indispensable member of the reef clean-up crew.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Yellow Wrasse healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Yellow Wrasse's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Yellow Wrasse is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for saltwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Yellow Wrasse is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in saltwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Yellow Wrasse vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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