Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis
| Identification | A bright orange upper body and back fading to lavender-pink flanks and a pale belly, with a yellow-green face. A vivid, high-contrast fairy wrasse. |
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| Maximum Length | 4.7″ |
| Origin | Western Pacific (Sulawesi, Indonesia) |
| Minimum Tank Size | 55 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | Reef safe. A peaceful planktivore that ignores corals and invertebrates. |
Behavior
Hardy, active and peaceful; males flash intense color when displaying. Keep one male with one or more females and provide open swimming room. Does well in reef communities.
Diet & Feeding
Mysis, enriched brine, frozen preparations and chopped seafood, fed several times daily.
Cautions
Jumps — keep the tank covered.