Cirrhilabrus lineatus
| Identification | A spectacular fairy wrasse; males are red-orange with fine blue horizontal lines, a green-yellow rear and blue-edged fins. One of the showiest of the genus. |
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| Maximum Length | about 5″ |
| Origin | Western Pacific (Coral Sea, Australia) |
| Minimum Tank Size | 55 Gal. |
| Reef Compatibility | Reef safe |
Behavior
A hardy, active and brilliantly colored fairy wrasse whose males flash intense nuptial color. Peaceful and reef safe, though males may spar with other fairy wrasses — a superb, active reef fish.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivore. Feed mysis, enriched brine, copepods and pellets a couple of times a day.
Cautions
Males can be aggressive toward other fairy and flasher wrasses, so add wrasses together or give ample space. An accomplished jumper — a tight lid is essential.