Japanese Coris Wrasse (Coris musume)

Why it is a Collector's Vault fish: The Japanese Coris is found only in the northwest Pacific, off southern Japan, the Izu Islands and Taiwan, and it is very seldom exported. Its bright white body with a bold black stripe edged in orange makes it one of the most striking coris wrasses.

Quick Facts

• Scientific name: Coris musume
• Origin: Northwest Pacific (southern Japan, Izu Islands, Taiwan)
• Care level: Medium
• Reef safe: Yes (does not eat corals; may eat small shrimp, crabs and snails)
• Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
• Max size: 7 inches
• Minimum aquarium: 125 gallons
• Diet: Carnivore
• Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity 1.020-1.025

Compatibility

• Good tankmates: Tangs, angelfish and other robust community fish
• Avoid: Small shrimp, crabs, snails and other small invertebrates

Care Notes

• Needs a deep sand bed of at least 2 inches, as it buries itself to sleep
• Provide a tight-fitting lid; wrasses can jump
• Feed meaty foods such as mysis, krill and chopped seafood

How to Buy, Pickup & Shipping

• Conditioned (7-Day Hold): your fish usually reaches us the day after you order. We then hold it for at least 7 days to inspect it, make sure it is eating and check for any sign of disease before it goes home with you. Covered by our Collector's Vault Guarantee.
• Direct - Save 15%: released as soon as it arrives, with no conditioning period. Sold as-is with no live arrival or health guarantee.
• Store pickup in Sugar Land, or $100 flat-rate FedEx Priority Overnight shipping within the continental U.S. (ships Monday through Thursday; weather holds as needed).
• Full terms: Collector's Vault Shipping & Guarantee.