Nahacky's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus nahackyi)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Males exhibit vibrant purple, blue, and yellow coloration with distinctive orange-red markings, while females are predominantly yellow-orange. Both sexes have an elongated, streamlined body typical of fairy wrasses with pointed head and dorsal fin.
Diet and feeding
Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and copepods. Offer quality pellets formulated for wrasses. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions to match natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Nahacky's Fairy Wrasse
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, known from the Philippines and Indonesia in deeper coral reef habitats.
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