Cirrhilabrus exquisitus

Quick Stats

Care Level:EasyTemperament:PeacefulColor Form:Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, YellowDiet:CarnivoreReef Compatible:YesWater Conditions:72-78 F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025Max. Size:5″Origin:Africa, Fiji, Indonesia, Maldives, New CaledoniaFamilyLabridaeMinimum Tank Size:90 gallons

Overview

The male ExquisiteFairy 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 the males.

A 90 gallon or larger aquarium, either fish-only or reef, with a shaded area is recommended. The Exquisite Wrasse will not pick on corals or invertebrates, making them an ideal fish for the reef aquarium. These wrasses do like to jump, so a tight fitting canopy is necessary.

The Exquisite Fairy Wrasse diet should include vitamin enriched frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin enriched frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty foods along with a high quality marine flake and marine pellet food.

Approximate Purchase Size:Medium: 2″ to 3″; Large: 3″ to 4″