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Rosy Scales Fairy Wrasse
| Latin Name | Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis | ||||||
| Common Name | Rosy Scales Fairy Wrasse | ||||||
| Also known as | Strawberry Fairy Wrasse, Rubrisquamis Wrasse | ||||||
| Fast Facts | A relatively recent addition to the trade, this beautiful and seldom seen species is a plankton feeder and is an ideal choice for the reef aquarium. Jump on this one fast when available, they're never plentiful and always a hot item. Smaller than some fairy wrasse, average size is 2"-3". Non aggressive and easy to feed. Provide plenty of appropriate shelter (i.e. live rock) and house with small, peaceful fishes. | ||||||
| Sizes | Specimens are around 2"-3" |
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| Range in Nature | Maldives, Sri Lanka | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 30 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Easy to feed. Offer a varied diet of frozen prepared foods, minced fresh table shrimp, and a good flake food. Feed at least twice a day. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Excellent! | ||||||
| Related Fish | Blackfin Flame Wrasse, Blue Sided Fairy Wrasse, Clown Fairy Wrasse, Exquisite Fairy Wrasse, Hawaiian Flame Wrasse, Laboutei Fairy Wrasse, Lineatus Fairy Wrasse, Red Fin Fairy Wrasse, Red Margin Fairy Wrasse, Rhomboid Golden Fairy Wrasse, Rose Belly Fairy Wrasse, Rosy Fin Fairy Wrasse PAIR, Scott's Fairy Wrasse, Scott's Fairy Wrasse Australian, Temmincki Fairy Wrasse, Tonos Fairy Wrasse, Tricolor Fairy Wrase, Whipfin Fairy Wrasse, Yellow Fin Fairy Wrasse, Yellowstreaked Fairy Wrasse, More Wrasse: Reef Safe | ||||||
| Availability | Rare, occasionally available |
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| Add to Cart | Rosy Scales Fairy Wrasse
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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