Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse
(Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse
(Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis)
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Orange, Red
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
4½"
Family
Labridae
Minimum Tank Size
90 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Orange, Red
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
4½"
Family
Labridae
Minimum Tank Size
90 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse originates from the eastern Tomini Bay, Sulawesi, and occurs in small groups on the reef. The Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse has a brilliant orange colored back with a magenta colored stripe covering the head and extending the entire length of the fish to the tail. The male of this species develops a dark red crown marking on the head. Colors may vary depending on the fish's mood. When courting, the male will display increased color intensity.
The Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse is a very peaceful, active fish that will bring both color and activity to a fish-only or reef aquarium of 90 gallons or larger. They will not bother any corals or invertebrates making them a perfect fish for the reef aquarium. These wrasses like to jump, so a tight fitting canopy is recommended.
The Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse diet should include vitamin enriched frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin enriched frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty foods along with a high quality marine flake and marine pellet food.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 4"
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Customer Testimonials
Rodney Denny
Chillicothe , IL
I put this Fairy Wrasse in my 125gal reef tank, and it is doing great. Peaceful to others and out all the time. I will add 2 more in the near future.
Kim Martinson
Kalispell , MT
I've had an Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse in my 75 gallon reef tank for three years now and love him! He was pretty small but has grown into a much larger fish - I would say over 4". He does like to sleep somewhere safe, so I made him a PVC sand-encrusted tube that he goes in every night when he got too big for the rocks. Very curious fish, out swimming all the time and never bothers anything. He's still absolutely gorgeous! Very pleased - thanks DFS!
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