Blue Sided Fairy Wrasse

The Blue Sided Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura) is a vibrant and hardy reef-safe fish, popular for its stunning coloration and active swimming behavior. Males are especially striking, showcasing a vivid blue body with bold red and orange accents, making them a standout in any marine aquarium.

Reaching a maximum size of 5 inches, the Blue Sided Fairy Wrasse requires a minimum tank size of 55 gallons with plenty of open swimming space and live rock for shelter. This peaceful wrasse is an excellent choice for community tanks and is completely reef-safe, posing no threat to corals or invertebrates.

It thrives on a diet of high-quality frozen foods such as mysis and brine shrimp, along with marine pellets and flakes. This wrasse is best kept in a covered aquarium, as it is known to jump when startled. With its dazzling colors, peaceful demeanor, and reef-safe nature, the Blue Sided Fairy Wrasse is a wonderful addition to both beginner and advanced aquariums.