Description
The Multicolor Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus lubbocki) is a stunning and highly sought-after marine fish known for its vibrant mix of colors that can include shades of pink, orange, purple, and blue. Males are especially striking and often display enhanced coloration during courtship or social interactions.
Native to the Indo-Pacific region, this wrasse is commonly found in coral reef slopes and lagoon environments where it actively swims in the water column.
Key Features:
- Brilliant multicolor body with shifting hues
- Peaceful and active swimmer
- Hardy for a fairy wrasse species
- Excellent addition to colorful reef tanks
Feeding:
- Carnivorous species
- Feeds on zooplankton, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and frozen foods
- Accepts high-quality marine pellets
- Requires frequent small feedings
Care Requirements:
- Minimum tank size: 150L+
- Secure lid required (excellent jumper)
- Plenty of swimming space and live rock
- Best in peaceful, well-established reef aquariums
Compatibility:
- Fully reef safe
- Safe with corals and invertebrates
- Peaceful toward most tank mates
- May be shy initially until acclimated
Pro Tips:
- Keep in a calm community reef tank
- Feed multiple times daily for best coloration
- Can be kept in groups in larger systems (one male per group)
- Provide rock structures for resting and security
