Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse, Male

Cirrhilabrus Wrasse are known as Fairy Wrasses and are some of the most beautiful of the marine fish. Males tend to be more colorful and a bit larger than the females. Fairy Wrasse are generally easy, peaceful and reef safe but may pick at small crustaceans. Harems can be kept in the aquarium with 1 male and several females if added at the same time. Provide an aquarium with ample rock work with plenty of crevices and caves for hiding and resting. A diet rich in meaty foods as well as algae based foods should be provided for continued health. Wrasse are hermaphrodites meaning they start as juveniles/females but at some point in their life may turn into a male. Fairy Wrasse are known to be jumpers provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid.

The Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse is also sometimes known as the Pintail Fairy Wrasse. Often seen in the aquarium trade. The Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse has an amazing color pattern. Mainly varying shades of orange with a purple stripe running horizontally along its sides and another one at the base of its dorsal fin. Terminal males will have the classic pintail. They may also see hints of yellow, blue, red and black. Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse can grow up to almost 5".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 50 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH