Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse

The Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse, *Cirrhilabrus lubbocki*, is a vibrant and active addition to any reef aquarium. This stunning wrasse displays a beautiful array of colors, typically featuring shades of red, orange, and yellow, often with iridescent blue or purple markings, particularly in males. The intensity and pattern of coloration can vary depending on the individual and its mood.

A minimum tank size of 30 gallons is recommended for the Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse. They are native to the Indo-Pacific region and are considered to have an intermediate care level. These wrasses are generally peaceful and can be kept with a variety of other non-aggressive marine fish. They are reef-safe and will not harm corals or invertebrates. Provide plenty of live rock with hiding places and open swimming areas. A secure lid is essential as they are known jumpers.

In the aquarium, the Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse will readily accept a varied diet of high-quality marine flake food, pellet food, frozen mysis shrimp, and enriched brine shrimp. Offering a diverse diet will help maintain their vibrant colors and overall health. They typically reach a maximum size of around 3 inches in captivity. Like other wrasses, they are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning they are born female and can change to male later in life.