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Exquisite Wrasse (S)

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Saltwater Fish · Wrasses

Exquisite Wrasse (S)

Cirrhilabrus exquisitus

$90.00

A small exquisite wrasse, a hardy, reef-safe fairy wrasse that adds color to open water.

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From our species guide

Care at a glance

  • Care levelEasy
  • Reef safeYes
  • TemperamentPeacefulMales spar with other male fairy wrasses
  • Temperature72–78 °F
  • Salinity1.020–1.025 SG
  • pH8.1–8.4
  • Min tank70 gallons
  • Favorite foods
    1. Mysis shrimp
    2. Enriched brine shrimp
    3. Marine pellets
  • Max size4.7 in (12 cm)

In plain words: The exquisite wrasse is a small fish with bright colors. It grows to about four or five inches long. The boys are dark green. They have red on their fins and thin blue lines on the face. They also have a black spot near the tail.

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About the Exquisite Wrasse (S)

This listing is a small exquisite wrasse. Juveniles and females are red with a blue-edged black spot on the tail base, while mature males turn deep green with red in the fins. Exquisite wrasses are hardy, reef-safe fairy wrasses that cruise open water and eat small meaty foods two or three times a day. Adults reach about 5 inches, so plan on 70 gallons or more, and keep a tight lid on the tank because they jump.