{"product_id":"yellow-chrysus-wrasse-halichoeres-chrysus","title":"Yellow Chrysus Wrasse – Halichoeres chrysus","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 9\/18 - Release Date: 10\/8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Chrysus Wrasse (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres chrysus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a small, brilliantly colored reef wrasse recognized by its intense yellow coloration and contrasting dark markings on the dorsal fin. Also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanary Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it brings both vivid color and constant activity to a marine aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor pattern changes as these wrasses mature. Younger individuals and females may display multiple dark spots along the dorsal fin, while mature males typically have fewer prominent dorsal markings. The fish pictured shows two distinct black dorsal spots, consistent with the variation documented for the species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/4855?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres chrysus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occurs across the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, extending north to southern Japan, south to Australia, and east into the Pacific. FishBase also documents populations throughout Indonesia, including Bali, Raja Ampat, Komodo, Sulawesi, Java and other areas. The species reaches approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 cm (4.7 inches) total length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/FieldGuide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=360\u0026amp;genusname=Halichoeres\u0026amp;speciesname=chrysus\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, Yellow Chrysus Wrasses are associated with reef edges and areas containing both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esand and rubble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This habitat preference is important in aquarium care because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wrasses use the substrate as a place of refuge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/4855?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fish is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres chrysus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randall, 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Chrysus Wrasse, Canary Wrasse, Golden Wrasse, Yellow Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Labridae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild Collected – Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible with caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.7 inches (12 cm total length)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/4855?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore \/ small-invertebrate feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–81°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a mature aquarium with rockwork for exploration, open swimming room, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esand bed deep enough for the fish to bury itself completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. FishBase documents the species around reef edges with sand and rubble, and a suitable substrate is an important part of maintaining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wrasses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/4855?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecure aquarium cover is strongly recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Wrasses are capable jumpers, particularly when startled or newly introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Chrysus Wrasses are generally peaceful and work well in reef communities with other non-aggressive fish. As with most wrasses, individual behavior can vary, and sufficient space should be provided when keeping them with other wrasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best classified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef compatible with caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They are not generally kept as coral predators, but their natural foraging behavior can put very small mobile invertebrates at risk. This distinction is particularly important if the aquarium contains tiny ornamental crustaceans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer a varied carnivorous diet consisting of appropriately sized foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped marine foods, and quality marine pellets. Established live rock also provides opportunities for natural foraging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSand Bed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike the Carpenter’s and McCosker’s Flasher Wrasses we just covered, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres chrysus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a sand-burying wrasse. A fine to moderately fine substrate allows the fish to retreat naturally when resting or frightened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67595369218281,"sku":"WC S2311","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/yellow-chrysus-wrasse-halichoeres-chrysus-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1790688827","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/yellow-chrysus-wrasse-halichoeres-chrysus","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}