Filament-fin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus filament)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, slender wrasse with vibrant coloration that varies by sex and maturity. Males display striking red, orange, and yellow hues on the head and body with elongated filamentous extensions on the dorsal and anal fins—the distinctive feature giving the species its common name. Females and juveniles are typically more subdued, showing orange and yellow tones.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed high-quality carnivorous foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, small frozen preparations, and quality pellets formulated for wrasses. Filament-fin Fairy Wrasses benefit from frequent feeding and variety.
Difficulty and care for the Filament-fin Fairy Wrasse
Moderate - Filament-fin Fairy Wrasse requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections (ich, marine velvet), nutritional deficiencies, stress-related illness if housed inappropriately
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Philippines and Indonesia through Micronesia to the Hawaiian Islands and other Pacific locations.
Log Filament-fin Fairy Wrasse in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Filament-fin Fairy Wrasse alongside everything else in your reef.
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