Halichoeres Wrasse should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Plenty of rock work should be provided for grazing and foraging behaviours. Halichoeres Wrasse will bury themselves in the sand at night and if startled, provide a deep sand bed. They may pick at crustaceans and fan worms. A diet of meaty and algae-based foods is readily accepted by Halichoeres Wrasse. Males and females generally exhibit colour or pattern differences. Halichoeres Wrasse are hardy and well adapted to aquarium life. Harems of 1 male and a couple of females can cohabitate well if added at the same time but can become a bit territorial if added seperately. Wrasse are hermaphrodites meaning they start as juveniles/females but at some point, in their life may turn into a male. Wrasses are jumpers, be sure to provide an aquarium with a tight-fitting lid.
The Timor Wrasse are sometimes also known as the Bubblefin Wrasse show an overall blue green body colour and orange to pink coloured markings with sporadic black specks. Timor Wrasse can grow to almost 13cm.
We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 250L or larger for this species.