Katherine's Fairy Wrasse

Radiant Wrasse

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cirrhilabrus katherinae  

Overview
Reef Compatible: YES
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Docile
Origin: Eastern Asia

The Katherine’s Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus katherinae) is a captivating saltwater fish that dazzles with its radiant hues and elegant swimming style. Here are some key details about this beautiful wrasse:

• Appearance:

  • Juveniles and females are nearly uniformly orange-red.
  • Males develop elongate pelvic fins and have brilliant blue bands on their dorsal and anal fins.

• Habitat:

  • Katherine’s Fairy Wrasse is known to inhabit depths ranging from 10 to at least 40 meters (33 to 131 feet) in exposed outer reef areas rather than lagoons or harbors.
  • It occurs in small groups on rubble and algae reefs.

• Diet:

  • Their diet should include vitamin-enriched frozen/thawed mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched frozen/thawed brine shrimp, and other meaty foods.
  • Quality marine flake and pellet food can also be part of their diet.

• Tank Setup:

  • An established marine aquarium of at least 90 gallons is ideal.
  • Aquascape with live rock and provide plenty of open spaces for swimming.
  • Katherine’s Fairy Wrasse is considered reef-safe and should be housed with other peaceful tankmates.
  • A covered aquarium is essential since wrasses are known to be jumpers.