- Colours, patterns, and size may vary
- Coral safe with caution
- Only keep one of this type of fish per aquarium
What is the Swell Checkerboard Wrasse?
The Checkerboard Wrasse is a large species of wrasse that will get to around 27 cm in length, they are not safe to keep with invertebrates as they will nip at them. They won't eat any of your corals but it is best to provide plenty of space due to the size that this fish species grows to as they might bump into the corals and possibly damage them. This Wrasse can be aggressive if housed with similar species of fish but will generally be a peaceful species and will make a great addition to the reef aquarium. You need to make sure that you provide plenty of rocks and substrate for the Checkerboard Wrasse to hide in if it ever gets scared.
How are these fish delivered to you?
The delivery time for your fish will be two working days if ordered before 2pm Monday - Thursday, and if you ordered after 2pm on a Thursday until Sunday then they should arrive with you by Tuesday. They will arrive in a polystyrene box and be bagged with oxygen which will allow them to stay packaged for up to 48 hours, if they are ordered during winter they will also come with heat pads for warmth. There is a one off £30 delivery charge regardless of how many fish you buy per order.
How do you acclimatise this fish to your aquarium
You need to carefully acclimate your fish when they arrive. To find out all this information and much more be sure to check out our Complete Guide to Buying Live Aquarium Fish Online
Please note: The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Swell shop, or available for collection from the shop. Species sold at our Swell store will differ from ones available to order to your door.
Scientific name | Halichoeres hortulanus |
Max size | 27cm |
Minimum Tank size | 570 litres |
Coral Safe? | Yes |
Invertebrate Safe? | No |
Care level? | Moderate |
Group Size? | One male per aquarium |
Dietary Requirements | Carnivorous |
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