{"product_id":"radiant-wrasse-halichoeres-iridis","title":"Radiant Wrasse — Halichoeres iridis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRadiant Wrasse — Color and movement for an established reef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHalichoeres iridis\u003c\/em\u003e, also called the Orangehead or Iridis Wrasse, combines a deep red body with a bright yellow-orange head and green facial markings. It explores the rockwork throughout the day, searching for small invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrançois Neo’s advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy recommendation: give this fish room to explore, a peaceful introduction and an accessible bed of fine sand. Choose your tankmates carefully, especially if you keep small ornamental shrimp or decorative worms. Its hunting behavior is part of its appeal, but it also needs to fit your reef community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halichoeres iridis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–4.5 inches (10–11.5 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur aquarium recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e An established aquarium of 75 US gallons or larger, with open swimming space and rockwork for foraging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for experienced marine aquarists; feeding and settling in need close attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful, though compatibility with other wrasses depends on the individual and introduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally compatible with corals; use caution with small crustaceans, feather dusters and other tube worms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSand \u0026amp; cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine sand approximately 2–3 inches deep, adjusted so the fish can bury fully, plus a secure lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; acclimation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a varied carnivorous diet, including appropriately sized mysis and other marine meaty foods. Offer small portions at least twice daily and confirm that the fish is eating. Newly introduced individuals may need live foods to stimulate feeding; prepared-food acceptance varies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wrasse buries itself to sleep and when frightened. Give it time to settle, avoid digging it out, and protect it from bullying. A mature aquarium offers natural foraging opportunities, but regular feeding remains essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA thoughtful addition to your reef\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may consume some unwanted small invertebrates, but pest control is never guaranteed. Assess the potential impact on your desirable invertebrates before adding one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage shown is representative unless explicitly marked WYSIWYG. Confirm the available specimen’s size and current feeding response before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wrasses\"\u003eWrasses\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fish\"\u003eMarine Fish\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact François Neo\u003c\/a\u003e for stocking advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Francois Neo","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":68376543363295,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":68376552669407,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":68376552702175,"sku":null,"price":1490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/radiant-wrasse-halichoeres-iridis.png?v=1793847299","url":"https:\/\/francoisneo.com\/products\/radiant-wrasse-halichoeres-iridis","provider":"FrancoisNeo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}