Red-eye Wrasse
(Cirrhilabrus solorensis)

Description

Red-eye Wrasse: A Jewel for Your Reef Aquarium

Add a splash of vibrant color and active charm to your marine display with the stunning Solorensis Fairy Wrasse. This peaceful, captivating fish is a true spectacle for any aquarist.

Overview

The Red-eye Wrasse (*Cirrhilabrus solorensis*) is renowned for its highly variable and striking coloration, particularly in males. Expect a dazzling palette of yellow-orange on the head, a bright red eye, and a body transitioning through metallic blues, purples, and greens, often with contrasting flanks. These active, mid-to-top dwelling fish are constant swimmers, adding dynamic movement and a brilliant focal point to your thriving marine environment. They will also form a protective mucus cocoon to sleep within rockwork at night.

Care Level

Considered a moderate care level species, the Red-eye Wrasse is generally peaceful towards most tankmates. While adaptable, a single male with multiple females is ideal to prevent aggression between males. It’s a fantastic reef-safe choice, posing no threat to corals or invertebrates, making it perfect for your healthy aquarium fish community. Be aware they are known jumpers, so a secure lid is essential.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 200 litres is recommended to provide ample swimming space for this active species. Maintain stable water parameters with a pH range of 8.1–8.4 and a temperature of 22–28°C. A well-established system with plenty of live rock for hiding spots and exploration will help them feel secure and flourish.

Diet

As a carnivorous species, the Red-eye Wrasse thrives on a varied diet. Offer high-quality frozen foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and copepods several times daily. They will also readily accept marine flakes and pellets, and may even help control nuisance flatworms in your system.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Red-eye Wrasse online from us, you receive ethically sourced, meticulously acclimated specimens. Our rigorous quarantine protocols ensure healthy, robust fish, ready to integrate seamlessly into your aquarium. We prioritize responsible shipping, ensuring your new aquatic jewels arrive safely and stress-free.

• Scientific Name: *Cirrhilabrus solorensis*
• Common Name / Variant: Red-eye Wrasse / Solorensis Fairy Wrasse
• Maximum Size: 11 cm
• Origin: Indonesia / Western Central Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• Lifespan: 5–8 years
• Swimming Zone: Mid | Top

Transform your reef tank with the magnificent Red-eye Wrasse today!