Green Coris Wrasse (Halichoeres Chloropterus)
Also Known As: Green Wrasse, Pastel Green Wrasse
Compatibility, Behavior, and Environment
Like the Yellow Coris Wrasse, the Green Coris Wrasse is an active, inquisitive swimmer that spends its day cruising rockwork and sand in search of small invertebrates.This species is peaceful and may be kept singly or in small groups. Yellow Coris Wrasses are considered reef safe with caution: while they rarely bother coral, they may consume pest invertebrates like flatworms, fireworms, and pyramidellid snails. Smaller shrimp may be fair game for large Yellow Coris Wrasses. These wrasses are excellent for mixed-reef or community aquariums with other peaceful fish.
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
The Green Coris Wrasse does best in a mature aquarium with plenty of live rock for exploration, and a soft sandy substrate for burying at night or when startled. A minimum of a 75-gallon tank is often suggested for an adult, with open swimming space around islands of rock and stable structures that will not topple as the fish digs and forages. A tight-fitting lid or mesh top is strongly recommended, since this species can jump during sudden dashes or disputes.
Specifications
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Approximate Size: Sm: 1.5-2", Md: 2-2.5", Lg: 2.5-3"
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Diet: Carnivore; mysis, brine shrimp, chopped marine meats, and high-quality marine pellets, plus small invertebrates it may hunt
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Origin: Indo-Pacific sand and reef margins
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Care Level: Intermediate (due to sand-burying behavior and invertebrate predation)
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Reef Safe: Yes
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Temperament: Overall Peaceful, large specimens may be semi-aggressive/territorial
Pairs well with
Green Coris Wrasse (Halichoeres Chloropterus)
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Shipping Information
- Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday. Orders will be shipped overnight on the soonest possible shipping day, unless you request to hold the order for up to one business day.
- Your order will ship same-day if placed before 12:30 PM PST on a shipping day.
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FAQ’s
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 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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Contact Us
Send us an email at sales@reefbeauties.com and we will get back to you shortly.
We do not offer phone calls. We handle our inquiries with timely emails to ensure a qualified and high-quality response, to have all conversations on record, and to avoid miscommunications that can occur over the phone.
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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.