Vrolik’s Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysotaenia) – Male – Approx. 2.25–3.5”

Buy a Vrolik’s Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysotaenia) online from Reef Hacker. This colorful Halichoeres wrasse is admired for its vibrant green, yellow, and orange patterning combined with striking red accents on the fins and tail. Its active swimming behavior and constant foraging make it an engaging addition to established reef aquariums.

Native to South Asian reef environments, Vrolik’s Wrasse thrives in aquariums with ample swimming space, rockwork for exploration, and a soft sand bed where it can burrow for rest and protection at night. Like many Halichoeres wrasses, it is known to help control small pests and nuisance organisms within reef systems.

Each specimen is carefully inspected and confirmed feeding prior to shipment, ensuring you receive a healthy fish ready to adapt to aquarium life.

Care Information

Scientific Name: Halichoeres chrysotaenia

Common Name: Vrolik’s Wrasse

Approximate Size: 2.25–3.5 inches

Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-Peaceful

Diet: Frozen foods, pellets, flakes, live foods

Reef Safe: Generally yes (may eat small invertebrates)

Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons

Special Requirement: Sand bed recommended for burrowing behavior

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