Timor Wrasse (Halichoeres Timorensis)
Also Known As: Timor Wrasse, Yellow-Tail Tamarin Wrasse
Compatibility and Behavior
The intricate patterning is where the Timor Wrasse (Halichoeres timorensis) earns its keep on looks alone. A green-to-teal base is overlaid with fine yellow-orange horizontal striping, broken lines, and subtle spotting, set against delicate facial markings, and the whole thing tends to intensify as the fish matures into a refined, faintly wild-reef look. It's a busy fish with a job to do, spending its day hunting worms, tiny crustaceans, and pests through the rockwork, which makes it a handy utility wrasse for keeping certain hitchhikers in check. Temperament generally runs peaceful to semi-aggressive, and it usually settles into a calm community of other small to medium, non-boisterous fish without much fuss. It's reef safe with corals, though that same appetite for small crustaceans means a Timor may go after very small ornamental shrimp or micro-inverts, so pair it with sturdier cleanup crew members.
Aquarium Requirements
As with the other sand-diving Halichoeres, substrate comes first: a couple of inches of fine, soft sand is essential, since this wrasse buries itself at night and whenever it's startled, and a bare-bottom or coarse-only tank simply won't work. The other must is a tight-fitting lid, because these are strong jumpers that will find the smallest opening. Get those two right and the rest is easy: a 55 to 75 gallon tank with a long footprint suits individuals in the 1.5 to 2.5 inch range, with open swimming lanes out front and arches, ledges, and shaded caves worked into the rock for foraging and retreat. Moderate, well-distributed flow and solid filtration round out the basics, and a varied diet of mysis, finely chopped seafood, enriched brine, and quality marine pellets keeps them well fed, colored up, and busy doing what they do best.
Specifications
Approximate Size: 1.5–2.5"
Diet: Carnivore; mysis, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and quality marine pellets
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Care Level: Intermediate
Reef Safe: Yes
Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Special Considerations: Requires a couple of inches of fine sand for burrowing and sleeping, so bare-bottom or coarse-substrate tanks aren't suitable; a strong jumper that needs a tight-fitting lid; may prey on very small ornamental shrimp and micro-inverts
Pairs well with
Timor Wrasse (Halichoeres Timorensis)
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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.