Red-Shoulder Wrasse

Care Summary

The Red-Shoulder Wrasse is a fast, lean, open-water swimmer that never stops moving and dominates the midwater column in whatever tank it inhabits. The sexual dimorphism is striking: males get a vivid red lateral stripe that is completely absent in the plainer, cryptic females. This species is a relentless jumper, so a tank with no cover gaps is not optional. It accepts frozen food easily and does not bother corals, which makes it a solid reef addition if you can secure your tank properly.