Exquisite Fairy Wrasse - Cirrhilabrus exquisitus - Adult
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The male Exquisite Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus exquisitus) is pale gray-green with vivid pink and blue markings around the face and base of the pectoral fins. They also have a black spot at the base of the tail and anal fin, underlined with a blue streak and red in the fins. The female and juveniles are pink with a black spot at the base of the caudal fin and usually have a white spot on their "nose". Coloration can vary, depending on maturity and geographic region.
Fairy Wrasses (Cirrhilabrus sp.) and Flasher Wrasses (Paracheilinus sp.) have a generally placid temperament and tolerate most tankmates, provided that they have plenty of places to escape to and hide to feel secure. Flasher Wrasses tend to be more active and outgoing than Fairy Wrasses and the two groups may be aggressive towards each other. Males of both groups are usually brighter in color than juveniles and females, and males will show their colors and behavior to the best advantage in the presence of a female. Regional variations and cross-breeding within each groups can make identification difficult.
Both Fairy and Flasher wrasses can usually be found around rubble piles and rockwork and should have plenty in the tank to retreat to. These wrasses are perfect for reef aquariums. Most will not harm corals, polyps or most invertebrates but should not be kept with very small crustaceans like Sexy Shrimp. These fish are known jumpers, so the tank should be covered at all times.
These wrasses will usually accept most types of small foods once acclimated. They can be fed a varied diet of flakes, frozen and fresh foods like copepods, Cyclops, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp and similar items.
Specifications
Specifications | |
MPN | F91 0007 0566 |
Manufacturer | That Fish Place |
Common Name | Exquisite Fairy Wrasse - Adult |
Scientific Name | Cirrhilabrus exquisitus |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Reef Safe | Yes |
Invert Safe | Yes |
Community Safe | Yes |
Max Size (in inches) | 5 |
Min Tank Size (in gallons) | 55 |
Origin | Indo-Pacific |
Specific Gravity Range | 1.020-1.024 |
pH Range | 8.0-8.4 |
Diet | Carnivore |
Temperature Range | 75-82 |
Internal Id | 15536 |
State Restrictions |
Alaska |
Armed Forces Americas |
Armed Forces Europe |
Armed Forces Pacific |
California |
Hawaii |
Puerto Rico |