Temminicki Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus temminckii)

Fine detailing runs through the fins and body of Cirrhilabrus temminckii, one more entry in a genus so large and so actively studied that new color variants still turn up on deep reef surveys. Peaceful, active, and happiest with room to patrol, it does best treated the way most fairy wrasses do — one male, a few females, plenty of open swimming space.

Care level: Easy · Temperament: Peaceful, semi-territorial with own kind · Max size: ~4" · Min tank: 55 gal · Diet: Carnivore, meaty foods