Description

The Paddlefin Wrasse is also referred to as the Cortez Rainbow Wrasse. As a juvenile they are mostly black in color with a yellow and pink belly. As they mature into an adult, their coloration brightens into an array of colors. Their body takes on a reddish coloration, and the head area and fins become blue to green in color. Adding to the appeal of the adult fish, is a bright yellow band located just behind the head.

These are one of the smaller wrasse within the genus, and make a wonderful addition to a saltwater fish only aquarium. It may eat mantis shrimp and bristle-worms. It does not eat corals or live plants. The Paddlefin Wrasse Fish or Cortez Rainbow Wrasse diet should include vitamin enriched frozen mysis shrimp, and vitamin enriched frozen brine shrimp.