The Timor Wrasse, also known as the Timor Green Wrasse, is an active and highly beneficial addition to reef and community marine aquariums. Displaying a beautiful mosaic of bright orange, green, and red mottling across a sleek body, it is as functional as it is attractive. Renowned among reef hobbyists for its natural pest-hunting abilities, it actively cruises live rockwork in search of nuisance organisms like flatworms, pyramidellid snails, and fireworms. Generally peaceful toward tankmates, it requires a soft sand bed of at least 5 to 7 cm, as it burrows into the substrate at night or when startled to sleep safely.
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Scientific Name |
Halichoeres timorensis |
| Care Level |
Easy to Moderate |
| Temperament |
Peaceful |
| Reef Safe |
Yes (With Caution - will consume small ornamental shrimp & worms) |
| Diet |
Carnivore (Mysis, brine shrimp, marine frozen foods, pest control) |
| Min. Tank Size |
200 Litres / 50 Gallons |
| Max. Size |
Up to 12 cm |
| Water Temperature |
24°C – 26°C |
| pH Range |
8.1 – 8.4 |
| Specific Gravity |
1.020 – 1.025 |
