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About Yellow-Back Fairy Wrasse
The Yellow-Back Fairy Wrasse exhibits bright yellow coloration on the dorsal surface and upper body, contrasting with orange-red coloration on the face and anterior regions. The fish has an elongated, streamlined body typical of fairy wrasses, with a slightly pointed snout and continuous dorsal fin. Males display more vivid coloring than females, particularly during breeding displays.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- The Yellow-Back Fairy Wrasse exhibits bright yellow coloration on the dorsal surface and upper body, contrasting with orange-red coloration on the face and anterior regions. The fish has an elongated, streamlined body typical of fairy wrasses, with a slightly pointed snout and continuous dorsal fin. Males display more vivid coloring than females, particularly during breeding displays.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Hole in the Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Offer a varied diet of small meaty foods including high-quality frozen mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and finely chopped preparations. Supplement with quality flake food or pellets formulated for small wrasses. Feed 2-3 times daily in small portions.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, found in coral reef environments from Indonesia to the Philippines and surrounding waters of Southeast Asia.
- Family
- Labridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderately difficult; requires a well-established 75-gallon minimum reef aquarium with ample live rock for shelter and hunting, stable water conditions, and appropriate tank mates. Sensitive to poor water quality and aggression from larger fish.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Diet
- omnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
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