Coris formosa (Queen Coris)

A colorful eye-catcher in your reef aquarium. The Coris formosa, better known as the Queen Coris, is an impressive wrasse that immediately attracts attention with its vibrant colors and graceful variations...

A colorful eye-catcher in your reef aquarium

The Coris formosa , better known as the Queen Coris, is an impressive wrasse that immediately attracts attention with its vibrant colors and graceful appearance. This beautiful fish is a real eye-catcher in medium to large marine aquariums and is known for its intelligence and curious behavior. With proper care, the Queen Coris is a valuable addition to a tropical marine aquarium.

Characteristics and behavior

• Striking color patterns that change as the fish gets older
• Active and curious, often seen exploring the aquarium
• Can coexist well with other robust fish, provided there is sufficient space.
• Known for its ability to hide in the sand in case of danger or during the night

Suitable living environment

The Queen Coris feels most at home in a spacious aquarium with a soft sand substrate. A natural setup with plenty of hiding places made of live rock is ideal. This species loves to swim and therefore requires sufficient swimming space. Due to its digging behavior, a stable aquarium setup is important.

• Minimum aquarium volume: 500 liters
• Temperature: 24-27°C
• Suitable tank mates: sturdy fish, no small invertebrates

Nutrition and care

The Coris formosa is an omnivore and accepts a wide variety of food. For optimal health, it is important to alternate between frozen food, live food, and high-quality dry food. Keep in mind that this wrasse likes to search for small crustaceans and mollusks in the sand.

• Frozen food such as mysis, krill, and artemia
• Live food for extra stimulation
• High-quality dry food as a supplement

Why choose the Queen Coris?

The Queen Coris is not only an aesthetic enrichment to your marine aquarium but also offers great pleasure for the experienced aquarist. With its playful character and unique color changes, this fish continues to captivate. Choose quality and vitality with a specimen from our carefully selected collection.

• Very suitable for larger, dynamic marine aquariums
• Vibrant colors and striking behavior
• Sourced from reliable suppliers, guaranteed healthy

Please note: this species is not suitable for aquariums with small shrimp or snails, as these may be seen as prey.