Pintail Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus isosceles)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Pintail Fairy Wrasse displays vibrant coloration with a bright red-orange body, yellow-green accents on the head and dorsal fin, and an elongated tail fin with distinctive trailing filaments. Males are far more colorful than females, showing intense reds and yellows, while females remain predominantly yellow or orange.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality carnivore-based pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and occasionally spirulina-based supplements. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions to match their natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Pintail Fairy Wrasse
Moderate - Extremely popular fairy wrasse. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, from the Great Barrier Reef to Hawaii and east to Fiji and Samoa.
Keeper notes
Extremely popular fairy wrasse. Distinctive pintail shape. Hardy and reef safe.
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