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About Orange Back Fairy Wrasse
Small, slender wrasse with distinctive bright orange dorsal fin and upper back; males display vibrant coloration with blue-green body transitioning to orange dorsally. Females and juveniles are more subdued in coloration with less pronounced orange markings.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, prepared foods
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank, preferably 100+ gallons • Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025 • Strong water flow and plenty of rockwork for shelter • Feed varied diet: quality flake, small pellets, frozen copepods, mysis shrimp
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet
- omnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, ranging from the Philippines and Indonesia to Papua New Guinea and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Labridae
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