Description

💙 Blue Throat Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis)

The Blue Throat Fairy Wrasse is a rare and exceptionally beautiful species known for its vibrant coloration and peaceful nature. Males display striking shades of blue, red, and orange with a shimmering iridescent blue throat patch—especially vivid during courtship. Females are more subdued but still elegant, making them ideal companions in a peaceful reef system.

🪸 Care Guide

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Reef Safe: ✅ Yes – does not nip at corals or inverts

• Max Size: ~4–5 inches

• Diet: Carnivore – thrives on a mix of frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and high-quality marine pellets/flakes

• Feeding Frequency: 2–3 times daily

🌊 Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons (larger for groups or harems)

• Lighting: Moderate to high

• Water Flow: Moderate

• Aquascape: Open swimming space with live rock for hiding and sleeping

🧬 Behavior & Compatibility

• Great for peaceful reef tanks

• Can be kept singly, in pairs, or harems (one male with multiple females)

• May jump – requires a tight-fitting lid

Fun Fact:
The name cyanogularis means “blue throat” in Latin, a nod to the brilliant throat patch displayed by mature males during mating displays.