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About Diamond Fairy Wrasse
Diamond Fairy Wrasse is a small, elongated wrasse with distinctive diamond-shaped pattern or reticulated markings on the body. Males display vibrant red, orange, and yellow coloration with blue accents, while females are less vivid, showing primarily orange and yellow tones. The body is compressed laterally with a pointed snout and characteristic wrasse body shape.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed small crustaceans such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and amphipods, along with high-quality marine flakes or micro pellets formulated for wrasses. Variety is important for optimal nutrition and color development.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 70 gallon tank with abundant live rock for shelter and grazing • Temperature range 72–78 °F; maintain stable conditions to reduce stress • Salinity 1.023–1.025 SG; keep pH 8.1–8.3 • Feed high-quality carnivorous foods including small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and quality flake or pellet foods 2–3 times daily • Generally peaceful but may be territorial toward other wrasses; house singly or introduce simultaneously with tank mates
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including areas from Indonesia to the Philippines and other Western Pacific coral reef environments. Found at depths typically between 20–60 meters in coral reef habitats.
- Common Health Issues
- Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans), parasites, fin damage from aggression, lateral line erosion if water quality is poor
- Appearance
- Diamond Fairy Wrasse is a small, elongated wrasse with distinctive diamond-shaped pattern or reticulated markings on the body. Males display vibrant red, orange, and yellow coloration with blue accents, while females are less vivid, showing primarily orange and yellow tones. The body is compressed laterally with a pointed snout and characteristic wrasse body shape.
- Max Size
- 5
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
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