Tonozuka's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus tonozuka's)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Tonozuka's Fairy Wrasse is a small, elongated wrasse with striking coloration that varies by sex and mood. Males display vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues on the head and body, with blue and purple accents on the dorsal fin and lateral body. Females are more subdued, typically showing orange-red with white or pale yellow markings. The body is slender with a pointed snout typical of Cirrhilabrus species.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including high-quality frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and small preparations suitable for nano predatory fish. Offer 2–3 times daily in small portions, as these wrasses have high metabolisms and graze throughout the day in their natural deep-reef habitat.
Difficulty and care for the Tonozuka's Fairy Wrasse
Moderate - Tonozuka's Fairy Wrasse requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Ich, velvet, bacterial infections, stress-related disease, lateral line disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, primarily found in deep reef environments from Indonesia to the Philippines and surrounding regions. Known from depths typically between 40–100 meters, though occasionally encountered in shallower areas.
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