Lunate Fairy Wrasse
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August 17, 2023Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse
The Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus) is a small, colorful reef fish that is popular in the aquarium trade. It is native to the Western Pacific Ocean, particularly in Indonesia and the Philippines. The Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse has a slender, elongated body with a pointed snout and a forked tail. Its body is primarily pinkish-red, and it has a yellow stripe running along each side of its body, which gives it its common name. The fins are also brightly colored, with a mix of red, orange, and blue hues. This species is generally peaceful and can be kept with other non-aggressive fish in a reef aquarium. It prefers a well-established tank with plenty of hiding places and a sand substrate. The Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse is carnivorous and feeds on small crustaceans and other invertebrates in the wild. In captivity, it can be fed a varied diet of frozen and live foods, including brine shrimp, krill, and mysis shrimp.
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Weight | 1 oz |
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Dimensions | 10 × 20 × 10 in |
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