Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus Isosceles) Male

Species Name : Cirrhilabrus Isosceles

Care Level : Easy

Temperament : Peaceful

Color : Pink, Orange, Yellow, Purple

Diet : Carnivore

Reef Compatible : Yes

Water Conditions : 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025

Max. Size : 5»

Origin : Indonesia

Family : Labridae

Minimum Tank Size : 90 gallons

The Spledid Pintail Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus Isosceles) originates from Japan to the Philippines and enjoys the rubble areas of the outer reefs.

Few fish can compare to the spectacular Pintail Wrasse - mature males have a long pointed tail fin and dazzling coloration. Bright pink, orange and yellow adorn its scales, and a contrasting purple stripe runs from its eye to its tail. Females and juveniles are more pastel pink with rounded tails. Like other wrasses, the males during courtship will display increased color intensity. Colors may vary depending on the fish's mood. They have a small adult size of 5" which is another reason why they are so desirable.

The Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse is a very peaceful, active fish that will bring both color and activity to a fish-only or reef aquarium of 90 gallons or larger. It is strongly advised that the aquarium has s tight fitting lid because they are known to jump out. 

Fairy wrasses generally have a calm disposition and tolerate most tankmates, provided they have plenty of places to run and hide to feel safe. They will not bother any corals or invertebrates making them a perfect fish for the reef aquarium. A single male can be kept with a group of females that is introduced prior to or at the same time as the male. These wrasses like to jump, so a tight fitting canopy is recommended.

The Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse diet should include vitamin enriched frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin enriched frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty foods along with a high quality marine flake and marine pellet food. This wrasse has a high metabolism so they should be fed several small meals rather than two large meals a day.

Size: Medium: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"