Flame Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus jordani)

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Flame Wrasse

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Flame Wrasse (Male)

Cirrhilabrus jordani

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

208 Litres (55 US G.)

Size

8.9-10.2cm (3.5-4 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.1 - 8.4

Temp.

25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-12 years

Habitat

East Central Pacific

Family

Labridae




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Additional names

Flame Wrasse, Hawaiian Flame Wrasse, Flame Fairy Wrasse, Jordan's Fairy Wrasse


Sexing[edit]

The males upper 1/3 of their body and back is red the rest of their body is yellow, while the females body is entirely pinkish red.


Identification[edit]

A very attractive fish, the females are a vivid scarlet to deep pink with some yellow on the snout and belly, males have a yellow head, belly and flanks, and their back and caudal fin are pinkish red.

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External links[edit]

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