Katherine's Wrasse
Katherine's Wrasse
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Conditioned & Prepared — Actively Eating
This fish has completed our species-appropriate conditioning and treatment process and is actively eating in our care.
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Katherine's Wrasse
The Katherine's Wrasse is a beautiful and active reef fish prized for its vibrant coloration, peaceful temperament, and constant activity throughout the aquarium. Featuring a striking blend of reds, oranges, yellows, and subtle blue highlights, this species adds both movement and color to established reef systems.
Hardy once acclimated and always on the move, Katherine's Wrasse is a favorite among wrasse enthusiasts looking for an attractive and engaging addition to their aquarium.
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Quick Facts
- Care Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe (with caution)
- Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
- Size: Up to approximately 5 inches
What Makes This Fish Special?
Katherine's Wrasse is admired for its attractive coloration and active personality. These wrasses spend much of their day exploring rockwork and searching for small prey items, making them both beautiful and useful additions to reef aquariums.
Their constant movement and inquisitive nature help bring life and activity to the aquarium while their colorful appearance provides excellent visual appeal.
Like many Halichoeres wrasses, they may also assist in controlling certain nuisance pests within the aquarium.
Behavior & Husbandry
Katherine's Wrasses are active swimmers that spend their day exploring the aquarium, searching rockwork for food, and interacting with their environment.
A sand bed is required, as these wrasses bury themselves at night and may use the substrate for protection when startled.
They thrive in established aquariums with stable water quality, ample swimming space, and plenty of rockwork to explore.
A secure lid or screen top is strongly recommended, as wrasses are known jumpers.
Feeding & Diet
Carnivorous and generally easy to feed once conditioned.
What We Feed at Lush Corals:
- Frozen mysis shrimp
- Enriched brine shrimp
- High-quality pellets
In Your Aquarium:
- Frozen foods
- Pellets
- Small meaty foods
A varied diet helps maintain vibrant coloration, body condition, and long-term health.
Compatibility Notes
Compatible with:
- Clownfish
- Gobies
- Blennies
- Tangs
- Angelfish
- Most reef-safe fish
Use caution with:
- Very small ornamental shrimp
- Tiny crustaceans
- Delicate invertebrates
Best maintained in established reef aquariums with a sand bed and peaceful tankmates.
Lush Corals Conditioning Process
This fish has been carefully conditioned and prepared prior to sale.
Each fish is:
- Carefully inspected upon arrival
- Proactively dipped and treated
- Observed for health and behavior
- Conditioned to eat prepared foods
This helps ensure your fish arrives healthy, feeding, and well-adjusted, giving you a strong start in your aquarium.
