Where to buy Ruby Longfin Fairy Wrasse
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About Ruby Longfin Fairy Wrasse
Males display vibrant ruby-red coloration with elongated dorsal fin filaments extending beyond the body, creating a distinctive longfin profile. Females are duller, typically orange-yellow with smaller dorsal filaments.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied carnivorous diet including high-quality frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, small crustaceans, and quality pellet foods. Supplement with vitamin-enriched preparations to maintain the intense coloration.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
- Appearance
- Males display vibrant ruby-red coloration with elongated dorsal fin filaments extending beyond the body, creating a distinctive longfin profile. Females are duller, typically orange-yellow with smaller dorsal filaments.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Labridae
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank; 6+ feet swimming space preferred • Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, low-moderate flow • Feed high-quality small meaty foods 2-3× daily • Provide rockwork with hiding spots and open areas • Compatible with peaceful reef inhabitants; may chase smaller wrasses
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