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About Whip Fin Fairy Wrasse
A small, elongated wrasse displaying a vibrant mix of orange, red, and yellow coloration with distinctive long, filamentous dorsal fin rays that extend beyond the body. Males exhibit brighter coloration than females, with the characteristic whip-like dorsal filaments being particularly pronounced.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality carnivorous foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small pellets formulated for wrasses. Supplement with frozen copepods to mimic natural plankton feeding behavior. Feed 2-3 times daily in small amounts.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Max Size
- 5
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon aquarium with strong water flow • Water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025 • Requires plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing • Feed varied diet of small meaty foods and quality flake food • Males may display territorial behavior during breeding
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, particularly found around the Philippines, Indonesia, and other coral reef areas of the western Pacific.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Labridae
- Appearance
- A small, elongated wrasse displaying a vibrant mix of orange, red, and yellow coloration with distinctive long, filamentous dorsal fin rays that extend beyond the body. Males exhibit brighter coloration than females, with the characteristic whip-like dorsal filaments being particularly pronounced.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
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