Exquisite Wrasse

Description Cirrhilabrus exquisitus also known as the Exquisite Wrasse, males show green with bright red spots, they may also have hues of blue, orange, yellow and purples. Females are similarly coloured but are a bit subdued and can grow up to 13cm in length. Cirrhilabrus Wrasse are known as Fairy Wrasses and are some of the most beautiful of the marine fish. Males tend to be more colorful and a bit larger than the females. Fairy Wrasse are generally easy, peaceful and reef safe but may pick at small crustaceans. Harems can be kept in the aquarium with 1 male and several females if added at the same time. Provide an aquarium with ample rock work with plenty of crevices and caves for hiding and resting. A diet rich in meaty foods as well as algae-based foods should be provided for continued health. Wrasse are hermaphrodites meaning they start as juveniles/females but at some point, in their life may turn into a male. Fairy Wrasse are known to be jumpers provide an aquarium with a tight-fitting lid.