Wardley (Melanurus) Wrasse (Halichoeres Melanurus)

Also Known As: Melanurus Wrasse, Hoeven's Wrasse Compatibility and Behavior The Wardley Wrasse is one of those fish that earns its keep in more ways than one. It's peaceful by nature and generally coexists well with a wide range of community fish, from other peaceful species to mildly semi-aggressive tankmates — though as always with live animals, individual personalities can vary. Beyond being a good citizen in the reef, many hobbyists keep Wardleys specifically for their pest-hunting instincts: they tend to actively forage for flatworms and small bristleworms, making them a genuinely functional addition to an active reef display, not just a pretty face. One important note: this listing is for medium-size Wardley Wrasses, which may be male or female — we can't guarantee sex at this size. At the medium stage, males don't necessarily show the intense coloration of fully mature adults and may look quite similar to females. If you're set on the boldest adult male coloration, check out our