Formosa Wrasse

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Latin Name: Coris formosa
Common Name(s): Formosa Wrasse, Formosan Coris Wrasse, Queen Coris Wrasse
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Adult Full Size: 16”- 24"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (WILL NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: As a juvenile, can add with CAUTION as they may eat small crustaceans. As adults, they may move rocks around and prey upon the cleanup crew. 
UV Required: Not Required
Protein Skimmer Required: Recommended
Foods: ABN: Chromo Pellets, Marine Flakes, Frozen Mysis Shrimp, Frozen Brine Shrimp, Frozen Bloodworms, Frozen Trifecta, Frozen Krill (when larger), Frozen Squid (when larger); LRS: Reef Frenzy, Chunky Mix (when larger)

Description: The Formosa Wrasse goes through different color morphs as it grows. As a juvenile, they are bright orange with white stripes outlined in black. As an adult, this wrasse has a dark body with black spots, red outlining the fins, and an orange face with a blue diagonal stripe. As a juvenile, this fish is relatively reef-safe, but will start overturning rocks and hunting crustaceans as an adult. This fish needs a large aquarium with a thick sandbed. A tight fitting lid is highly recommended.