The Rainbow Fairy Wrasse, also known as the Black-fin or Blackedge Fairy Wrasse, originates from the waters of Australia, Cook Islands, and Fiji, and each location represents a colour variation of Cirrhilabrus scottorum. The Rainbow Fairy Wrasse from Fiji is also known as Scott's Greenback Fairy Wrasse and is mostly green in color with a striking black margin on the dorsal fin. Rainbow Fairy Wrasse originating from Cook Islands are bluer in colouration with yellow fins, and display more definitive breaks between the colours. The variety collected from Australia contains more red within the fins and the break in colouration within the body is less dramatic. The male and female of this species are similarly coloured, but when courting, the male will display increased colour intensity. Colours may vary depending on the fish's mood.
The Rainbow Fairy Wrasse is a very active fish that will bring both colour and excitement to a fish-only or reef aquarium of 410L or larger. They will not bother any corals or invertebrates making them a perfect fish for the reef aquarium. These wrasse like to jump, so a tight fitting canopy is recommended.
The Rainbow Fairy Wrasse diet should include vitamin enriched frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin enriched frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty foods along with a high quality marine flake and marine pellet food.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Colour Form: Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
Diet: Carnivore
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: sg 1.020-1.025, 23-26° C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 16cm
Family: Labridae
Minimum Tank Size: 410L
