Orange Back Fairy Wrasse

Orange Back Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis) is a reef-safe species with a peaceful temperament, though shy at first, admired for its striking color: brilliant orange along the back, magenta-stripe from head to tail, and contrasting purplish/blue tones beneath. It grows to about 3½-4½ inches adult length. Best kept in tanks of at least 90 gallons, with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing, open swimming space, a deep fine sandbed, and a secure lid since it’s prone to jumping. Diet should include live copepods, frozen mysis and brine shrimp, supplemented with high-quality marine pellets once feeding reliably.

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.