Katherine’s Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus katherinae) is a peaceful, reef-safe species that brings vibrancy and graceful motion to the aquarium. Males grow to about 3½ inches and display brilliant color contrast—green-to-blue body shadings with red, white, purple and black accents—while females/juveniles are more subdued, often reddish with a spot on the caudal peduncle. Best kept in tanks of at least 90 gallons with ample live rock for hiding and grazing, spots to swim freely, a fine sandbed, stable water parameters, and a secure lid since wrasses are jumpers. Their diet should include meaty foods such as mysis and brine shrimp and copepods, supplemented with quality pellets once acclimated. Because they are somewhat sensitive and rare, consistent care and a calm environment reward you with one of the more showy fairy wrasses.
International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA.
Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.
