Red Coris Wrasse
Coris gaimard
Price range: $38.99 through $65.99
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| Out of Stock | 4.25 - 6.25" - Adult - Central Pacific | Original price was: $245.99.$128.99Current price is: $128.99. | Email me | |
| Out of Stock | 2.25 - 4.25" - Adult - Central Pacific | Original price was: $196.99.$103.99Current price is: $103.99. | Email me | |
| Only 3 left | 2" or smaller - Juvenile - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $73.99.$38.99Current price is: $38.99. |
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| Only 4 left | 2 - 3" - Juvenile - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $98.99.$51.99Current price is: $51.99. |
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| Only 6 left | 2.25 - 4.25" - SSC Certified - Adult - Central Pacific | Original price was: $124.99.$65.99Current price is: $65.99. |
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| Out of Stock | 2.25" or smaller - SSC Certified - Adult - Central Pacific | Original price was: $106.99.$55.99Current price is: $55.99. | Email me | |
| Out of Stock | 2.25" or smaller - Adult - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $147.99.$77.99Current price is: $77.99. | Email me | |
| Out of Stock | 3.5 - 4.75" - Adult - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $171.99.$90.99Current price is: $90.99. | Email me | |
| Out of Stock | 2.25 - 3.5" - Adult - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $168.99.$88.99Current price is: $88.99. | Email me |
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| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | With Caution |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 180 gallons |
| Max Size | 18 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Red Coris Wrasse (Coris gaimard) is a sand-burying wrasse known for a clear juvenile-to-adult color shift. Juveniles are orange-red with bold white-and-black spots, while adults develop a green body with bright blue speckling and a yellow tail, which is why it’s also sold as a Yellowtail Coris Wrasse.
What You’ll Observe:
- Active cruising through open water with frequent passes along the rockwork edge
- Regular “investigating” of the sand, including short bursts of digging and quick dives into the substrate
- A consistent night routine of burying in the sand, especially after lights-out
- Fast, confident feeding responses once it recognizes your schedule
Provide a large aquarium with open swimming room, firmly secured rockwork, and a fine sand bed deep enough for burying behavior. Offer a varied meaty menu (like mysis and other marine-based frozen foods) consistently so it can maintain steady growth. A snug-fitting lid helps keep its energetic darting and jumping behavior contained.
When will my Red Coris Wrasse change into adult coloration?
The change is driven by maturity and can be unpredictable—some begin showing adult tones much sooner than others, and the full transition can take a long time once it starts.
Is it normal if it only buries partway in the sand at night?
Yes—many keepers report partial burying, especially right after introduction, and it often becomes more consistent as the fish settles in.
Why does it look blotchy or patchy during the in-between phase?
During the transition, uneven patches can show up as the pattern changes, and lighting can make it look more dramatic than it is.
Will it redecorate the tank?
It’s common for larger Coris wrasses to move sand and occasionally disturb unsecured frags or small rocks while they forage and dig.
Can I keep it with another wrasse long-term?
Some hobbyists mix wrasses successfully, but adult Coris gaimard can become the dominant fish in the wrasse “pecking order,” so outcomes vary a lot by tank size and the other species.
Our selection process means you get robust, well-adjusted specimens that settle in quickly.
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