Jordan's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus jordani)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Jordan's Fairy Wrasse is a small, elongated wrasse displaying striking sexual dimorphism. Males exhibit vibrant coloration with red, orange, and yellow hues on the head and body, contrasting with blue and green markings; females and juveniles are predominantly orange-yellow with darker markings. Both sexes have an elongated body typical of the genus Cirrhilabrus.
Diet and feeding
Feed small carnivorous foods including finely chopped quality meats, small frozen foods (mysis shrimp, copepods), and vitamin-enriched preparations. Offer varied diet 2-3 times daily.
Difficulty and care for the Jordan's Fairy Wrasse
Moderate care required. Jordan's Fairy Wrasse needs a well-established reef aquarium with stable conditions and plenty of live rock for grazing and refuge. It is generally hardy once acclimated but can be sensitive to poor water quality and rapid parameter changes.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections (white spot, black spot), head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), stress-related illness from inadequate space or aggressive tank mates.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, found from Indonesia to the Philippines and throughout Melanesia and Micronesia.
Log Jordan's Fairy Wrasse in your reef tank
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