Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus lyukyuensis)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, elegant wrasse with yellow-gold flanks and a predominantly blue head and dorsal region. Males display vibrant orange-red coloration along the tail and dorsal fin, while females are more subdued yellow and white. The body is elongated and streamlined, typical of fairy wrasses.
Diet and feeding
Small crustaceans, copepods, amphipods, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and other small meaty foods.
Difficulty and care for the Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse
Moderate - Popular fairy wrasse species. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, primarily the Ryukyu Islands and surrounding waters from Japan to the Philippines.
Keeper notes
Popular fairy wrasse species. Yellow-flanked pattern. Hardy and reef safe.
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