Yellow Coris Wrasse EXPERT (Halichoeres Chrysus)
Also Known As: Canary Wrasse
Compatibility and Behavior
The Yellow Coris earns its keep twice over: once as a bright, easygoing addition to the display, and again as a genuine working member of the cleanup crew. This is a fish with a taste for pests, and many hobbyists add one specifically for its appetite for flatworms, fireworms, and the pyramidellid snails that plague clams and snails. Temperament tends toward peaceful, and it generally settles in well in mixed reefs and community tanks alongside other calm fish. Two caveats are worth weighing before you buy. Larger individuals can start eyeing smaller ornamental shrimp, so think twice if you're keeping prized cleaner or peppermint shrimp, and while groups can work, expect a little territorial friction in tighter quarters.
Aquarium Requirements
Here's the thing that matters more than tank size with this species: sand. Yellow Coris Wrasses are dedicated burrowers that dive into the substrate to sleep, to escape stress, and sometimes for no reason you'll ever discern, and a fine-grained sand bed of at least 2 to 3 inches isn't a nicety, it's a survival requirement. A tank without adequate sand depth simply isn't suitable for one, full stop. Get that right and the rest is straightforward: a 50-gallon minimum gives this active swimmer room to roam, and plenty of live rock with open swimming space out front and a few dimly lit nooks will help it feel secure. Feeding is easy, since they're not fussy and will readily take mysis, brine shrimp, enriched pellets, and frozen marine mixes across regular daily feedings.
Live arrival guarantee: Because a deep sand bed is so critical to this species' survival, we can only guarantee Coris Wrasses for live arrival. Please make sure your setup is ready before ordering.
Specifications
Approximate Size: Sm: 1.5–2", Md: 2–2.5", Lg: 2.5–3.5"
Diet: Carnivore; mysis, brine shrimp, enriched pellets, frozen marine mixtures
Origin: Indo-Pacific, including Fiji and the Great Barrier Reef
Care Level: Easy to moderate; rated Expert due to deep sandbed requirement
Reef Safe: Yes
Temperament: Peaceful; minor territoriality possible in confined groups
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Special Considerations: Requires a fine-grained sand bed of at least 2–3 inches for burrowing and sleeping; guaranteed to live arrival only
Pairs well with
Yellow Coris Wrasse EXPERT (Halichoeres Chrysus)
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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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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.