Redfinned Fairy Wrasse
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
A beautiful and long-lived wrasse. Scott W. Michael
[edit] Overview
The males of this species are spectacular, having oversized pelvic fins and blue on the ventrum. With a long history of collection for the aquarium trade, this is a great reef candidate. The females are red overall with a lighter belly and are similar to the females of several other species.
Family: Labridae
Other common name(s):
- Redfin Wrasse, Red-finned Wrasse
Native range:
Habitat: In nature, this species is found in small groups, each with a single male dominating, over rubble or low patch reefs in areas of current.
Maximum length: 8 cm (3 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 114 L (30 gal)
Water: Marine 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F) - 26 °C (299 K, 79 °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 or preferably more often.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
Keep only one male per tank, and avoid placing it in a community with highly competitive feeders or overtly aggressive fishes. In a smaller reef, it may harass other red fishes in its own size range.
[edit] Notes
A durable species, it can be long-lived, but it is an accomplished jumper that will leap through relatively small openings
| Common name | Redfinned Fairy Wrasse +, and Redfin Wrasse, Red-finned Wrasse + |
| Family | Labridae + |
| Genus | Cirrhilabrus + |
| Image credit | SWM + |
| Maximum length | 3 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 30 gal + |
| Native range | Philippines + |
| Reference | A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes + |
| Specific name | rubripinnis + |
| Text credit | SWM + |
| Water max temp | 299 K (26 °C, 79 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F) + |
| Water type | Marine + |