Wrasse – Red Fin Fairy

Red-Fin Fairy Wrasse Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  40 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 7.5cm (3″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 8 years

Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus Adornatus

Other Common Names: Koi Fairy Wrasse, Debelius Fairy Wrasse

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  2-3 inches

The red fin fairy wrasse, scientific name Cirrhilabrus Adornatus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 40 gallons. Red fin fairy wrasses can grow up to 3” and can live up to 8 years. Red fin fairy wrasses are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Red fin 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. Red fin fairys can be kept with other fairies/wrasses. Red fin 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. The red fin fairy wrasse is also referred to as the koi fairy wrasse or the debelius fairy wrasse. Wrasses are known for jumping and require a tight fighting lid.