Flame Wrasse (Male)

Description

Cirrhilabrus jordani

Cirrhilabrus Jordani also known as the Flame Wrasse comes to us from Hawaii. One of the hardiest and most beautiful of the genus it is not often available as collection is somewhat limited. Please email or call in advance prior to placing your order for this bright beauty. This fish is one of the larger of the fairy wrasse species reaching almost five inches in length as an adult and well known for it’s ability to jump from open topped tanks. Like other fairy wrasses of the Cirrhilabrus genus, it is fairly hardy and should be given plenty of places to hide. After it establishes it will become more active and be one of the best eaters in your tank. In captivity they tend to dull in color slightly when lacking the presence of another male. Do not attempt to keep more than one male unless they will live in a very large tank. Females are best introduced to the tank before or at the same time as the male. Will behave aggressively toward other fairy wrasses that arrive to the tank after them. 

Maximum Size: the Cirrhilabrus jordani grows up to 6 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Flame Wrasse (Male) prefers a tank of at least 50 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.

Diet: The Cirrhilabrus jordani is a carnivore and likes to eat Variety of meaty treats including frozen mysis, saltwater feeder shrimp, squid, scallop clam and other crustaceans..

Level of Care: The Flame Wrasse (Male) is a medium maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Flame Wrasse (Male) may act semi-aggressively toward other fish.

Hardiness: this is a moderately hardy fish

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: Hawaii.