lightning wrasse

[lb71fish]

I have just bought a lightning wrasse and have him in folr tank
of 135 gallons. The scientific name for this fish is Haliichoeres
cyanocephalus. I have no experience with this fish. I have been
told that his adult size is 6 to 8 inches and he is a peaceful
fish. Anyone out there have any experience with this fish?
lb71fish

[EdKruzel]

That fish is more commonly known as the yellow cheeked wrasse.
Lighting wrasse has been associated more with typical species such as the Hardwicke.
That's the problem with common names though.

Your fish when mature will have the same basic behaviors as most species of wrasse from that genus.

It may harass smaller fish (eat them if it will fit in it's mouth) and inverts.

It will get a bit bigger than the 6-8'' range. A foot in length is more realistic.

A very nice fish that should do just fine in your tank.

Ed