Pudding Wife Wrasse, Halichoeres radiatus

The Pudding Wife Wrasse, Halichoeres radiatus, is a shockingly beautiful wrasse covered in an electric blue sheen with stunning yellows is native to the Atlantic Ocean. The Pudding Wife Wrasse, like many other wrasses, is active and requires a tank with a tight lid to prevent escapes, as well as rocks and crannies to h

The Pudding Wife Wrasse juveniles are white with mottled yellow markings and three black ocelli, adults are pale green yellow with a yellow band down the back and two dark patches at the base of the dorsal fin.

A 500 L or larger aquarium with a tight-fitting lid, a 2-3 inch sandy bottom to hide under if frightened, and other peaceful wrasses, including its own species, is an acceptable environment. 

It will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails, protecting corals and clams. In addition, it may eat feather dusters, wild shrimp, tubeworms, and flatworms. It may also eat parasites off of tank mates. The Pudding Wife Wrasse  diet should include vitamin enriched frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin enriched frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty foods along with a high quality marine flake and marine pellet food.