Yellow and Purple Wrasse (Halichoeres Leucoxanthus)
Key Facts
Also Known As: Four Spot Wrasse
Yellow and Purple Wrasse Also Known As: Four Spot Wrasse
Compatibility and Behavior The Yellow and Purple Wrasse (Halichoeres leucoxanthus) is a peaceful, constantly active forager that tends to fit comfortably into most community reef setups. Hailing from Sri Lanka, it generally gets along well with other non-aggressive fish and is considered reef safe — corals and clams are left alone, but small worms and tiny invertebrates it turns up while hunting through rock and sand are fair game. It's the kind of fish that's always doing something, picking through rubble, cruising open water, checking the same rock ledge it checked ten minutes ago — which makes it genuinely fun to watch in a well-aquascaped tank.
Live Arrival Guarantee: Because a deep sand bed is so critical to this species' wellbeing and survival, we're only able to guarantee Coris Wrasses for live arrival. Please make sure your setup is ready before ordering.
Aquarium Requirements Like most Halichoeres wrasses, the Yellow and Purple is a committed sand-burrower — it dives in at night and when stressed, and a soft, fine-grained substrate deep enough to fully submerge itself isn't a luxury, it's a genuine requirement. Without it, this fish struggles. A 50-gallon tank or larger gives it the open swimming lanes it likes while still leaving room for the live rock, caves, ledges, and rubble zones it'll spend its days picking through. Aquascaping that mixes open "runways" with sheltered pockets tends to suit it well. A tight-fitting lid or mesh cover is essential — it can and will jump when startled. Feed regularly with mysis, chopped marine meats, and high-quality pellets to supplement what it hunts on its own.
Specifications
Approximate Size: 1.75–3"
Diet: Carnivore; small crustaceans, worms, microfauna, mysis, chopped marine meats, high-quality pellets
Origin: Western Indian Ocean, reef and sand-rubble habitats
Care Level: Intermediate
Reef Safe: Yes
Temperament: Peaceful
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Special Considerations: Fine sand bed required for burrowing; tight-fitting lid essential
Pairs well with
Yellow and Purple Wrasse (Halichoeres Leucoxanthus)
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When will you ship my order?
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Can you hold my order until next week?
Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!
When is the best time to order?
Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.
What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?
We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).
Can I modify my order once it has been placed?
This is possible, but not guaranteed. Please email us if you need to modify your order or shipping address, and we will gladly make the changes for you, or let you know if it is too late.
What should I do if UPS is unreliable in my area?
We recommend shipping to a UPS Access Point, as packages get delivered there first before trucks go on residential deliveries. Click here to see how.
What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
When will you ship my order?
We will ship on the soonest possible shipping day. Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday, and we ship same-day if the order is placed before 12:30 PM PST (unless announced otherwise). For example, if ordering at 1 PM on Thursday, your order will ship the following Monday.
Can you hold my order until next week?
Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!
When is the best time to order?
Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.
What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?
We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).
Can I modify my order once it has been placed?
This is possible, but not guaranteed. Please email us if you need to modify your order or shipping address, and we will gladly make the changes for you, or let you know if it is too late.
What should I do if FedEx is unreliable in my area?
We recommend shipping to a FedEx Ship Center, as packages get delivered there first before trucks go on residential deliveries. Click here to see how.
What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.