Paddlefin Wrasse

The Paddlefin is known as the Rainbow and Cortez Rainbow Wrasse. When they are young, they're mostly black, with a yellow and pink belly. As they become adults, their coloring changes to a variety of hues. The body is transformed into an orange-red hue, while the fins and the head turn from green to blue in hue. The most attractive feature of the adult fish is a yellow band close to the head. They are among the smallest of wrasses in the genus and are an excellent addition to a saltwater-only aquarium. It is recommended to keep it in a 75-gallon or larger tank, with plenty of rocks for hiding. It is territorial and will berate any new members to the community. Therefore it should remain the only fish introduced into the group. It is possible to keep it together with a partner if the aquarium is 125 gallons or more. It is known to eat crustaceans, bristleworms, and mantis shrimp. It doesn't consume live corals or plants. The Paddlefin Wrasse diet should consist of mysis shrimp with vitamin-enriched brine shrimp frozen, and other meaty food items, in addition to the highest quality marine flake and food made from marine pellets. Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"