Wrasse – Yellowfin Fairy

Yellowfin 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 Flavidorsalis

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  2 -3 inches

The yellowfin fairy wrasse, scientific name Cirrhilabrus Flavidorsalis is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 40 gallons. Yellowfin fairy wrasses can grow up to 3” and can live up to 8 years. Yellowfin fairy wrasses are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Yellowfin 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. Males are yellow and red while females are all red. Yellowfin fairys can be kept with other fairies/wrasses. Yellowfin 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.