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About Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse is a small, elongated labrid with brilliant coloration. Males display vibrant red-orange dorsal fins and body with yellow and blue highlights, while females are predominantly yellow-orange with less dramatic patterning. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism and size rarely exceeds 3.5 inches.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with strong water flow and established live rock for hiding and foraging • Temperature range 72–78°F; pH 8.1–8.3; salinity 1.023–1.025 • Deepwater species; prefers subdued lighting and caves or overhangs • Feed 2–3 times daily with varied small crustaceans and frozen carnivorous foods; may be reluctant to accept non-live foods initially • Highly susceptible to parasites and poor water quality; maintain excellent filtration and perform regular water changes
- Appearance
- Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse is a small, elongated labrid with brilliant coloration. Males display vibrant red-orange dorsal fins and body with yellow and blue highlights, while females are predominantly yellow-orange with less dramatic patterning. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism and size rarely exceeds 3.5 inches.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality frozen or fresh carnivorous foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and small crustaceans. Supplement with quality flake or pellet foods formulated for small carnivorous fish.
- Family
- Labridae
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, primarily found in the Coral Triangle and Philippines region, occurring at depths of 40–100 meters on steep coral reef slopes.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Temperament
- Peaceful
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