{"product_id":"red-head-wrasse-male","title":"RED HEAD WRASSE MALE","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRed Head Wrasse — Male (Medium)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform Your Tank with a Living Flash of Coral Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for something truly head-turning in your reef tank? The male Red Head Wrasse (\u003cem\u003eHalichoeres rubricephalus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the more underrated gems in the wrasse world — its vivid crimson head fading into a sleek green and gold body makes it a standout centerpiece in any marine aquarium. Rarely seen in this quality at medium size, this is a specimen that rewards the discerning aquarist who knows what they're looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMales typically reach 5–6 inches at full maturity and carry themselves with the confident, active energy wrasses are known for — constantly patrolling open water and rockwork with purpose. They're a joy to observe and surprisingly interactive, often recognizing their keeper at feeding time. For hobbyists who want personality and color in equal measure, this saltwater species delivers on both fronts without demanding expert-level maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQUICK STATS \u0026amp; CARE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Head Wrasse (Male)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (approx. 3–4 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive — peaceful with most species, may bicker with other wrasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore — frozen mysis, enriched brine, marine pellets; excellent hunter of small invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution — may target small ornamental shrimp and tiny snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F | SG 1.020–1.025 | pH 8.1–8.4 | Moderate flow; requires a sand bed for sleeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery specimen from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, quarantined, and fully conditioned before it ships — this male Red Head Wrasse is eating frozen foods confidently and ready to thrive the moment it arrives in your saltwater aquarium. When you buy a wrasse online, provenance and preparation matter: we don't cut corners so you don't take risks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coral Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54554295632147,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3647\/2595\/files\/IMG-1942.png?v=1786321121","url":"https:\/\/thecoralboutique.com\/products\/red-head-wrasse-male","provider":"The Coral Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}