The Redfin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubripinnis) is a colorful and active reef-safe wrasse prized for its vibrant red fins and shimmering body tones of pink, orange, and yellow. Reaching around 3–4 inches in length, it is a smaller wrasse species that does well in tanks of 55 gallons or larger with plenty of rockwork for hiding. These fish are peaceful and make excellent additions to community reef aquariums, though males may display vivid courtship colors when housed with females. They thrive on a varied diet of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood, along with quality marine pellets and flakes. Like other fairy wrasses, they are jumpers, so a secure lid is essential.
The Redfin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubripinnis) is a colorful and active reef-safe wrasse prized for its vibrant red fins and shimmering body tones of pink, orange, and yellow. Reaching around 3–4 inches in length, it is a smaller wrasse species that does well in tanks of 55 gallons or larger with plenty of rockwork for hiding. These fish are peaceful and make excellent additions to community reef aquariums, though males may display vivid courtship colors when housed with females. They thrive on a varied diet of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood, along with quality marine pellets and flakes. Like other fairy wrasses, they are jumpers, so a secure lid is essential.
