Description
Creole Wrasse (Clepticus parrae)
Overview
The Creole Wrasse is a schooling reef fish admired for its vibrant coloration, with bright blue bodies, orange tails, and yellow highlights. Highly active and social, it brings dynamic movement and color to large marine aquariums, especially when kept in small groups.
Origin
Native to the Western Atlantic, including the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, Clepticus parrae inhabits coral reefs and rocky slopes, often forming large, tight-knit schools.
Feeding
A carnivore that thrives on a diet of frozen mysis, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets. Feed 2–3 times daily, ideally in multiple small feedings to accommodate their schooling behavior.
Tank Mates
Peaceful and best kept with other non-aggressive species. Ideal companions include tangs, anthias, and small to medium reef-safe fish. Avoid overly aggressive or very large predatory species.
Aggression
Peaceful. Schooling behavior helps reduce stress and minimize territorial disputes. Provide ample swimming space to accommodate groups.
Experience Level
Recommended for intermediate aquarists. Requires a large, mature aquarium with stable water parameters and plenty of open swimming space.
Water Parameters
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Temperature: 75°F – 81°F (24°C – 27°C)
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Salinity: 1.020 – 1.025 SG
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pH: 8.1 – 8.4
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Alkalinity: 8 – 12 dKH
Colorful, social, and lively, the Creole Wrasse is an excellent choice for aquarists seeking a dynamic, reef-safe schooling fish for large marine tanks.
