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About Ruby Head Fairy Wrasse
A small, colorful wrasse with males displaying a distinctive bright red or ruby-colored head that fades to yellow-orange posteriorly, with blue-green body coloration. Females are generally orange-yellow throughout with less dramatic head coloration.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Appearance
- A small, colorful wrasse with males displaying a distinctive bright red or ruby-colored head that fades to yellow-orange posteriorly, with blue-green body coloration. Females are generally orange-yellow throughout with less dramatic head coloration.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Family
- Labridae
- 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 • Thrives at 72–82°F with stable conditions • Requires plenty of live rock for hiding and hunting small prey • Feed high-quality meaty foods (mysis shrimp, small frozen foods) 2–3 times daily • Generally peaceful but may chase smaller ornamental shrimp or similar prey items
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, primarily the Coral Triangle and Philippines region.
- Max Size
- 5.5
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