Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus lubbocki)
Fish in the family Labridae. Hard care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse is a small, elongated labrid with brilliant coloration. Males display vibrant red-orange dorsal fins and body with yellow and blue highlights, while females are predominantly yellow-orange with less dramatic patterning. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism and size rarely exceeds 3.5 inches.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality frozen or fresh carnivorous foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and small crustaceans. Supplement with quality flake or pellet foods formulated for small carnivorous fish.
Difficulty and care for the Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse is challenging for most hobbyists due to its deepwater origin, specific dietary requirements, and sensitivity to tank conditions. Success requires excellent water quality, stable parameters, and abundant live food to encourage feeding.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, primarily found in the Coral Triangle and Philippines region, occurring at depths of 40–100 meters on steep coral reef slopes.
Log Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse in your reef tank
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