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About Pintail Fairy Wrasse
The Pintail Fairy Wrasse displays vibrant coloration with a bright red-orange body, yellow-green accents on the head and dorsal fin, and an elongated tail fin with distinctive trailing filaments. Males are far more colorful than females, showing intense reds and yellows, while females remain predominantly yellow or orange.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- The Pintail Fairy Wrasse displays vibrant coloration with a bright red-orange body, yellow-green accents on the head and dorsal fin, and an elongated tail fin with distinctive trailing filaments. Males are far more colorful than females, showing intense reds and yellows, while females remain predominantly yellow or orange.
- Aka
- Pintail Wrasse, Isosceles Fairy Wrasse
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank for a single specimen • Temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, specific gravity 1.023–1.025 • Moderate to strong water flow with ample hiding spots and rockwork • Carnivorous diet: quality mysis/brine shrimp, small meaty foods • Males may require more space if housed with conspecifics
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Extremely popular fairy wrasse. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Family
- Labridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Notes
- Extremely popular fairy wrasse. Distinctive pintail shape. Hardy and reef safe.
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