{"product_id":"green-wrasse","title":"Green Wrasse | Halichoeres chloropterus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Green Wrasse is an active, hardy wrasse that spends its day patrolling the rockwork and sand in search of small invertebrates. Its soft green colouration and busy, inquisitive nature make it an engaging fish for a robust reef or fish-only system. It reaches around 20 cm, so allow room for it to grow, and keep a tight-fitting lid, as this species is an accomplished jumper and a keen sand-diver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species is found across the Western Pacific on shallow reef flats, lagoons and seagrass margins, typically over mixed sand and rubble close to reef structure. It forages constantly across the bottom and dives into the sand to sleep or when startled. In the aquarium it needs a deep, soft sand bed of at least 5 cm, plenty of mature live rock for grazing, and stable, well-established water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults are a pastel green to olive, often with fine pinkish or bluish facial markings, while juveniles tend to be a plainer green. The body is the classic streamlined wrasse shape, and the fish swims with the characteristic rowing motion of its pectoral fins. Healthy specimens are alert, brightly coloured and quick to forage, without cloudy eyes, clamped fins or a pinched belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Green Wrasse is generally peaceful when young but can become bolder and semi-aggressive with age, particularly towards smaller or more timid fish. It mixes well with tangs, rabbitfish, dwarf angels, clownfish and other robust reef fish. It should not be trusted with small ornamental shrimp, tiny crabs, fan worms or pyramidellid snails, which it will actively hunt. In fact, larger individuals can be useful in eating pest fireworms and pyramidellid snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a carnivore that naturally feeds on benthic invertebrates. Offer a varied diet of frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped prawn, squid and clam, plus quality marine pellets and flake. Feed two to three times daily, as this active fish has a healthy appetite. Most individuals feed readily soon after settling in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of 280 L, with 340 L or larger recommended for long-term comfort. Maintain temperature at 24–27°C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity around 1.020–1.026. A deep sand bed for burrowing and a tight-fitting lid are essential. Moderate to strong flow, efficient filtration, good protein skimming and regular water changes keep this active fish in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen Wrasse are not routinely bred in home aquariums. Like most Halichoeres wrasses they are protogynous hermaphrodites, changing from female to male as social conditions dictate, and they release pelagic eggs that produce delicate planktonic larvae. Captive breeding is beyond typical hobby conditions, so the focus should be on good health, correct feeding and careful compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalichoeres chloropterus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Wrasse (Pastel-green Wrasse, Jade Wrasse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Pacific reef flats, lagoons and seagrass margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful to semi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore; meaty frozen foods, marine pellets and flake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.020–1.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablished reef and fish-only systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef safe with caution (not safe with small invertebrates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include tangs, rabbitfish, dwarf and larger angels, clownfish, larger wrasses and other confident reef fish of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with small ornamental shrimp, tiny crabs, snails and fan worms, as well as very timid fish that may be outcompeted at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55234124415267,"sku":"AA1794-S","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55234124448035,"sku":"AA1794","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55234124480803,"sku":"AA1794-L","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-19cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55351923605795,"sku":"AA1794-XL","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/green-wrasse-43090661540131.webp?v=1790305844","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/green-wrasse","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}