{"product_id":"canary-wrasse","title":"Canary wrasse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanary Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also commonly known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Coris Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a brilliant yellow reef fish known for its active personality, peaceful nature and usefulness around the aquarium. Its intense yellow coloration makes it stand out beautifully against live rock and coral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanary Wrasses spend much of the day actively exploring the aquarium and hunting through rockwork for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall crustaceans, worms and other tiny invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They are also known to pick at several common reef pests, making them a popular choice for established reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the common name “Yellow Coris Wrasse,” this species actually belongs to the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a true Coris wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanary Wrasses are generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef safe with corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although very small ornamental crustaceans may occasionally be at risk as the fish matures. They are typically peaceful toward unrelated fish and are one of the more community-friendly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wrasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine sand bed is essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as Canary Wrasses naturally bury themselves in the sand to sleep and when frightened. They are also excellent jumpers, so a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecurely covered aquarium is strongly recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed a varied carnivorous diet consisting of mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, chopped seafood and high-quality frozen or prepared marine foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres chrysus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Canary Wrasse \/ Yellow Coris Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, with caution around very small crustaceans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50+ gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Canary Wrasses don’t simply hide in the rocks at night—they dive directly into the sand and completely bury themselves to sleep. They may also disappear into the sand when stressed or first introduced, sometimes staying hidden for several days before emerging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47335875412022,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1475\/4870\/files\/IMG-3272.webp?v=1787417738","url":"https:\/\/albertanreef.ca\/products\/canary-wrasse","provider":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}