Wrasse – Orangeback Fairy

Orangeback Fairy Wrasse Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 60 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 11.25cm (4 1/2″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 8 years

Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus Aurantidorsalis

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx Purchase Size: 2-3 inches

The orangeback fairy wrasse, scientific name Cirrhilabrus Aurantidorsalis is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 60 gallons. Orangeback fairy wrasses can grow up to 4 ½ ” and can live up to 8 years. Orangeback fairy wrasses are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Orangeback fairys should be kept singly, in mated pairs or small herums with one male and multiple females. Keeping multiple of the same species requires adequate space and rockwork. All fairy wrasses start as females, if there is multiple kept together and no male is present, the dominant female will often turn into a male. Orangeback fairys can be kept with other fairies/wrasses. Orangeback fairy wrasses are reef safe, they will not bother coral or invertebrates. Fairy wrasses sleep in the rocks and will be swimming throughout the tank during the day. Wrasses are known for jumping and require a tight fighting lid.