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SALT WATER  - Vertebrate - Wrasses (Reef Safe)

Bluehead Fairy Wrasse Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura

Bluehead Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura)  
Bluehead Fairy Wrasse Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura
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region of origin

  Family:  Labridae
  Maximum Size:  5.1 inches
  Temperament:  Passive
  Stamina:  Hardy

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:
   Entire Tank

  Captive Breeding:  Unreported
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

  Aquarium Compatibility


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notes
   The Bluehead Fairy Wrasse is a great addition to any reef tank. This Fairy Wrasse is very peaceful and even gets along in groups if they are introduced at the same time. Can be housed singly just as much success.   
overview
  
The Bluehead Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura) belongs to the family named Labridae. Typically reaching a max size of about 5.1 inches in length, the Bluehead Fairy Wrasse is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura should not be housed in a tank less than 55 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include extra swimming area and plenty of hiding places.

  
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