Red Coris Wrasse (Adult)

Red Coris Wrasse (Adult) (Coris gaimard) 

The Red Coris Wrasse, also known as the Clown Wrasse, Red Labrid, or Yellowtail Coris, inhabits nearly every reef in the Indo-Pacific and Hawaiian regions, extending all the way to the Red Sea. In the wild, adult specimens can grow up to a foot long, but in captivity, they typically reach 6 to 8 inches. Juvenile and adult appearances differ significantly: juveniles display an orange body adorned with white tiger stripes or spots, while adults transition to a speckled blue body with vibrant yellow, red, and blue fins, along with an orange face featuring green stripes. Males are characterized by a light green stripe above the anal fin.

For optimal care, the Red Coris Wrasse requires a 125-gallon or larger aquarium with a sandy substrate for burrowing, which serves as both a sleeping spot and a refuge when threatened. Avoid crushed coral or similar substrates, as these can adversely affect their survival rates. While juveniles can coexist safely with most fish that won’t eat them, adults can become more destructive and should not be kept with invertebrates.

A balanced diet for the Red Coris Wrasse should include vitamin-enriched frozen mysis and brine shrimp, along with other meaty foods, high-quality marine flakes, and pellets.

**Approximate Purchase Size:**
– Juvenile Small: 1″ to 1-3/4″
– Juvenile Medium: 1-3/4″ to 2-1/2″
– Juvenile Large: 2-1/2″ to 3-1/2″
– Adult Small: 1-1/2″ to 2-1/2″
– Adult Small/Medium: 2-1/2″ to 3-1/4″
– Adult Medium: 3-1/4″ to 4″
– Adult Medium/Large: 4″ to 5″
– Adult Large: 5″ to 6″
– Adult XLarge: 6″ or larger