Dusky Wrasse

Dusky Wrasse (Halichoeres marginatus) is a reef-safe species with a semi-aggressive temperament that shines when properly cared for, turning from subtle juveniles into breathtaking adults. Juveniles and females start with muted tones—dark browns or blacks with pale stripes—while mature males erupt in dazzling hues of green, blue, red, and yellow patches, with a striking green crescent at the base of the tail and bold fin colors. It reaches about 7 inches adult size. Best housed in tanks of at least 75 gallons, with a deep fine sandbed for burying/resting, abundant live rock for hiding and grazing, stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020-1.025, temp ~75-82°F, pH ~8.1-8.4), and a tight lid since this wrasse is an expert jumper. Diet should include small hard-shelled prey like crustaceans and mollusks, plus frozen mysis, brine shrimp, live copepods, and quality marine pellets.

International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA.

Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.