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Solar Fairy Wrasse
Solar Fairy Wrasse
Solar Fairy Wrasse
Species Profile

Solar Fairy Wrasse

Cirrhilabrus solorensis
Also known as: Solorensis Fairy
Wrassespeaceful
Adult size
5″
Minimum tank
50 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, marine pellets
Notes
Males develop electric red, purple, and yellow flash colours when displaying. Peaceful in mixed-fish reef tanks unlike most wrasses. Sleeps in a mucus cocoon at night — covers itself completely.
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