Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus solorensis
Ease of Care: Moderate
Approximate Full Size: 5 inches
Native Region: Pacific Ocean
Recommended Aquarium Size: 30+ Gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
Clown Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus solorensis , is a native of the Pacific Ocean. This fish is also known as the Red Headed Fairy Wrasse, and the Red Head Solon Fairy Wrasse. This carnivore readily adapts to aquarium life when offered a wide variety of meaty foods such as Brine Shrimp. It will reach a mature size of approximately 5 inches and is highly recommended for a reef aquarium. A sand bed and Live Rock should be provided for all Wrasses. They will bury themselves in the sand to sleep or hide. Live Rock provides numerous small life forms that the Wrasses consider a tasty treat as well as another place to hide when they feel threatened.