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About Yellow-back Fairy Wrasse
A small, slender wrasse with distinctive yellow or golden coloration on the dorsal (back) region and upper body. Males often display brighter, more saturated yellow tones with reddish or orange accents along the flanks and head. Females tend toward duller yellow and orange patterns. The body is streamlined with pointed facial features typical of fairy wrasses.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and small frozen or live zooplankton. May also consume small crustaceans and fish eggs. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including Indonesia, Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef. Found in coral reef environments at depths typically between 15 and 60 meters.
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections (marine ich, velvet), feeding difficulties in new tanks, jumping behavior if stressed
- Appearance
- A small, slender wrasse with distinctive yellow or golden coloration on the dorsal (back) region and upper body. Males often display brighter, more saturated yellow tones with reddish or orange accents along the flanks and head. Females tend toward duller yellow and orange patterns. The body is streamlined with pointed facial features typical of fairy wrasses.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Labridae
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderately challenging for beginners. Requires stable water conditions, adequate feeding, and a well-established reef with plenty of small hiding places and open swimming space. Can be somewhat skittish and may initially refuse food.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
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