Where to buy Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse
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About Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse
A small, elegant wrasse with yellow-gold flanks and a predominantly blue head and dorsal region. Males display vibrant orange-red coloration along the tail and dorsal fin, while females are more subdued yellow and white. The body is elongated and streamlined, typical of fairy wrasses.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, primarily the Ryukyu Islands and surrounding waters from Japan to the Philippines.
- Max Size
- 4.5
- Diet Details
- Small crustaceans, copepods, amphipods, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and other small meaty foods.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Family
- Labridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Popular fairy wrasse species. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 70 gallon tank with plenty of swimming space and rockwork for hiding • Maintain temperature between 72–78°F and pH 8.0–8.3 • Feed high-quality carnivorous diet including frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans twice daily • Relatively peaceful but may be territorial with other fairy wrasses; introduce as final fish or simultaneously with tankmates • Requires established aquarium with stable water quality; sensitive to nitrate accumulation
- Notes
- Popular fairy wrasse species. Yellow-flanked pattern. Hardy and reef safe.
- Care Level
- Moderate
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