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About Red-Head Fairy Wrasse
Small labrid wrasse with males displaying brilliant red to orange coloration on the head and anterior body, fading to yellowish posteriorly, while females are predominantly yellow-orange. The body is slender and elongated with a pointed snout, reaching approximately 5 inches at maturity. Distinctive pronounced sexual dimorphism, with males being more vibrantly colored than females.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank; prefers 100+ gallons for haremic groups • Temperature 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, SG 1.023-1.025 • Strong water flow; well-established reef with plenty of rockwork and caves for shelter • Carnivorous diet: mysis shrimp, small fish food, quality marine flakes 2-3x daily • Compatible with peaceful reef inhabitants; can be aggressive toward conspecifics without space
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 5.1
- Appearance
- Small labrid wrasse with males displaying brilliant red to orange coloration on the head and anterior body, fading to yellowish posteriorly, while females are predominantly yellow-orange. The body is slender and elongated with a pointed snout, reaching approximately 5 inches at maturity. Distinctive pronounced sexual dimorphism, with males being more vibrantly colored than females.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, ranging from Indonesia (Solor Island area) through the Philippines to the Great Barrier Reef and northward to the Ryukyu Islands. Found in coral reef habitats at depths of 5–50 meters.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of small meaty foods including high-quality frozen or live copepods, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small prepared pellets formulated for wrasses. Supplement with occasional vegetable matter and ensure frequent feeding of small portions due to high metabolic rate.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
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