General information The Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse is multicolored with a greenish-blue head and a large yellow triangular patch on its sides. Depending on where the fish is collected, the yellow triangular patch may actually be pinker in color. The male and female of this species are very similarly colored, but when courting, the male will…
General information The Whip Fin Fairy Wrasse, originates from the waters of the Indian Ocean. Theis species is a very distinctive wrasse with its long dorsal fin that may exceed the length of the fish. The main body of this wrasse is a brilliant red color while the lower half of the body is white….
General information The Bluehead Fairy Wrasse species varies in coloration ranging from a red and blue coloration to a deep maroon and deep blue coloration. More often than not this species will have a pale underside. The Bluehead Fairy Wrasse is an ideal fish for the reef aquarium adding a pop of color and an…
General information The Flame Fairy Wrasse male has a bright golden body with red ornamentation on the fins. The females generally do not have quite as bold markings as the males. An aquarium, either fish-only or reef, with a shaded area, is recommended. The Flame Wrasse will not bother corals or invertebrates, which makes them…
General information The Scott's Fairy Wrasse originates from the waters of Australia, Cook Islands, and Fiji, and each location represents a color variation of Cirrhilabrus scottorum. The Scott's Fairy Wrasse from Fiji and is mostly green in color with a striking black margin on the dorsal fin. Scott's Fairy Wrasse originating from the Cook Islands…
General information The Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse originates from the eastern Tomini Bay, Sulawesi, and occurs in small groups on the reef. The Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse has a brilliant orange-colored back with a magenta colored stripe covering the head and extending the entire length of the fish to the tail. The male of this species develops…
General information The Hooded Fairy Wrasse, also recognized as the Coral Sea Wrasse, the Hooded Fairy Wrasse has a distinctive pattern of colors ranging from rose, pink, orange and yellow with purple-black edging on its dorsal and tail fins. The male and female of this species are very similarly colored, but when courting, the male…
General information The male Exquisite Fairy Wrasse, is green with bright red markings. Its bright red markings may vary depending on the location from which it was collected. It may also have blues, oranges, yellows, and purples decorating the body, depending on its mood. The females generally do not have quite as bold markings as…
General information The Multicolored Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse the male has a bright yellow and red body with blue, brown, and white ornamentation. The females generally do not have quite as bold markings as the males. When courting, the male will display an increased color intensity. An aquarium, either fish-only or reef, with a shaded area,…
Cautions Wrasse are considered jumpers make sure your aquarium has a tight-fitting canopy or screen cover to prevent the Wrasse from jumping out of your aquarium. Wrasse have been known to jump through the smallest of holes in a canopy. Wrasses prefer to have a 2″ (5cm) sandbed to allow them to burrow into the sand to sleep…