Solar Fairy Wrasse

About this fish

Solar Fairy Wrasse is a marine wrasse for the home saltwater aquarium (Cirrhilabrus solorensis). It’s an active, rockwork-cruising fish valued for its lively behavior and for being generally compatible with many reef setups, while also helping with certain aquarium pests. In a well-established tank, it can be a colorful, engaging centerpiece fish that spends much of the day swimming and investigating the aquascape.

Features:

• Active wrasse that cruises and patrols the rockwork for much of the day
• Many wrasses are considered reef safe and can help with pest management such as flatworms and bristle worms
• Usually benefits from a sand bed, since wrasses may bury in the sand or settle into a mucus cocoon at night
• Needs a secure aquarium lid because wrasses are strong jumpers
• Typically does best with varied, protein-rich foods and regular feedings
• Take care during acclimation; provide a quiet place for it to settle after arrival
• Helps bring movement to mid-to-lower display areas where it can browse and swim through rock gaps

Specifications:

• Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus solorensis
• Group: Wrasse (reef fish)
• Care level: Moderate
• Tank type: Saltwater aquarium
• Diet: Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and quality pellets (offer two or three times per day)
• Cover: Tight lid recommended (jumping risk)
• Substrate/behavior support: Sand bed recommended for sleeping/burying behavior
• Temperature (general marine range): About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (general marine range): About 1.020–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (general marine range): About 8.1–8.4