Blue Sided Fairy Wrasse

The blue sided fairy wrasse, Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura, displays blue and red tones that vary with maturity and individual colour form. It is an active swimmer that uses open water above rockwork, returning to crevices for shelter.

Provide an established marine aquarium with clear swimming lanes and several resting places. Offer small meaty foods and suitable prepared marine diets in portions the fish can capture easily. A secure cover, including gaps around cables and plumbing, is essential for a wrasse that may jump when startled.

Consider the temperament of other wrasses before adding it. Similar fish can compete for space, and repeated chasing may prevent a new arrival from feeding. The listing name describes the fish type; it does not guarantee a particular sex or a reference photograph's precise colour pattern.