Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis
| Identification | The Rhomboid Wrasse is a strikingly coloured fairy wrasse. Males display a vivid pattern of blue, violet and orange with distinctive rhomboid-shaped scale markings on the body. Females are more subdued, typically brownish-pink with white undersides. |
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| Maximum Length | Approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) |
| Origin | Tropical Pacific — Indonesia, Philippines, Solomon Islands |
| Minimum Tank Size | 55 gallons |
| Reef Compatibility | Reef safe |
Behavior
A peaceful and active swimmer that spends most of its time in the mid to upper water column. Best kept singly or as a male-female pair. Males may display aggression toward other Cirrhilabrus species. A tight-fitting lid is recommended as this fish is a jumper.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivore. Feeds on small zooplankton and tiny crustaceans in the wild. In captivity accepts frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality flake or pellet foods. Feed 2–3 times daily.
Cautions
May jump from open aquariums. Not suitable for tanks with very aggressive tankmates. Requires pristine water quality and should not be housed with other fairy wrasses unless the tank is large enough to establish separate territories.