Exquisite Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus exquisitus)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, vibrant wrasse exhibiting brilliant coloration that varies with mood and maturity—males display vibrant red, orange, and purple hues with distinctive yellow/orange pectoral fins and a streamlined body typical of fairy wrasses.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including high-quality frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans 2–3 times daily. Supplement with quality pellets. Benefits from a well-established tank with abundant microcrustaceans.
Difficulty and care for the Exquisite Wrasse
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, from the Coral Triangle to the Philippines and Indonesia, primarily in deeper reef drop-off zones.
Log Exquisite Wrasse in your reef tank
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