Rose-Band Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus roseafascia)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Rose-Band Fairy Wrasse is a small, elongated wrasse with distinctive rose or magenta-colored bands running laterally across the body on a yellowish or orange base. Males display more vibrant coloration and longer dorsal fin rays than females.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality small pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and copepods. These wrasses are micropredators and benefit from frequent small feedings to sustain their active metabolism.
Difficulty and care for the Rose-Band Fairy Wrasse
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, with documented populations from the Philippines, Indonesia, and other Indo-Pacific reef systems.
Log Rose-Band Fairy Wrasse in your reef tank
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