Wrasse – Splendid Pintail Fairy

Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 12.5cm (6″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 8 years

Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus Isosceles

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  2 – 3 inches

The splendid pintail fairy wrasse, scientific name Cirrhilabrus Isosceles is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 80 gallons. Splendid pintail fairy wrasses can grow up to 6” and can live up to 8 years. Splendid pintail fairy wrasses are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Splendid pintail 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. Splendid pintail fairys can be kept with other fairies/wrasses. Splendid pintail 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.