Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
A hardy little species suitable for the reef aquarium. Scott W. Michael
[edit] Overview
This is one of the smaller and more durable members of the Cirrhilabrus clan. Although the females are not commonly collected, when they do show up, they are usually improperly labeled as “Red Fairy Wrasse” or even “Red Parrot Wrasse.” The females are similar to the Redfinned Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubripinnis), which is also sold under these common names. The male C. lubbocki exhibits several different color forms and phases; during courtship, it takes on a silvery blue coloration.
Family: Labridae
Other common name(s):
- Lubbock's Wrasse
Native range:
Habitat: In nature, this species if found in moderately large groups in outer reefs over bottom of coral rubble or heads of small finely branched coral.
Maximum length: 9 cm (4 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 114 L (30 gal)
Water: Marine 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
[edit] Feeding
Meaty foods, including finely shredded frozen seafood, mysid shrimp, frozen preparations, pigment-enriched flake food, and Cyclop-eeze. Feed at least twice a day.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
It can be kept singly in small reefs or in groups in tanks as small as 135 gallons (513 L). It will not harm corals or other invertebrates.
| Common name | Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse +, and Lubbock's Wrasse + |
| Family | Labridae + |
| Genus | Cirrhilabrus + |
| Image credit | SWM + |
| Maximum length | 4 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 30 gal + |
| Native range | Philippines +, and Celebes + |
| Reference | A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes + |
| Specific name | lubbocki + |
| Text credit | SWM + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F) + |
| Water type | Marine + |