Find wrasse for sale at Live Fish Store and add some of the most colorful, active fish in the ocean to your aquarium. Wrasses range from tiny, reef-safe fairy and flasher wrasses that flash neon colors to large, boisterous species for fish-only tanks. Whatever your setup, there is a wrasse to suit it, and we ship them overnight to your door.
Why buy wrasse from Live Fish Store
- Healthy, active fish: we select bright, feeding wrasses and pack them carefully for transit.
- Overnight shipping: live fish ship via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air.
- Live arrival guarantee: report any DOA within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement.
- Free shipping on $80+: qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free.
Choosing the right wrasse for your tank
Fairy and flasher wrasses are peaceful, fully reef safe and comfortable in tanks of around 50 gallons and up. Six-line, Melanurus and other Halichoeres wrasses are hardy pest hunters that are mostly reef safe but may take small shrimp, and sand-dwelling species need a few inches of fine sand to sleep in. Larger wrasses such as Coris and Thalassoma species typically need 125 gallons or more and eat snails, crabs and shrimp, so they suit FOWLR tanks.
All wrasses appreciate standard reef water of 72-78°F with a specific gravity around 1.023-1.025, plenty of rockwork and, above all, a tight-fitting lid, because wrasses are notorious jumpers. They have fast metabolisms and do best with mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood and quality pellets offered two or three times a day.
Shipping and live arrival guarantee
Live fish ship overnight via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air to minimize time in transit. Every order is covered by our live arrival guarantee: report a DOA within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement. Qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free within the USA.
Frequently asked questions
Are wrasses reef safe?
Fairy, flasher and many Halichoeres wrasses are reef safe; larger species eat invertebrates and belong in fish-only tanks.
What tank size do wrasses need?
Around 50 gallons or more for fairy and flasher wrasses, and 125 gallons or more for large species.
Do wrasses jump?
Yes. Most wrasses will jump if startled, so a secure lid or mesh cover is essential.
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