Blueside Fairy Wrasse
Blueside Fairy Wrasse
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Origin: Eastern Asia
Size info:
Size M: approx. 2 - 3"
There once was a Blueside Fairy Wrasse
Whose colors were sure to impress
With vibrant blues and greens
And a tail just like a dream
This fish is truly the best!
Keeping Blueside Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura) in an Aquarium
The Blueside Fairy Wrasse, also known as Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura, is a popular and colorful species of wrasse that is found in the Western Pacific Ocean. They are a great addition to a reef aquarium, as they are peaceful and easy to care for.
Appearance
The Blueside Fairy Wrasse has a stunning appearance, with bright blue and purple colors on its body and fins. The males have a more vibrant coloration than females, with a more prominent blue stripe running down their sides. They are also relatively small, growing up to 3 inches in length.
Behavior
Blueside Fairy Wrasse are peaceful fish that can be kept in a community aquarium. They are known to be active and playful swimmers, and will often swim in the open water column. They are also known to be jumpers, so it is important to have a tight-fitting lid on the aquarium.
Diet
Blueside Fairy Wrasse are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods, including frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and chopped seafood. They will also eat flake and pellet foods, but it is important to supplement their diet with live or frozen foods.
Tank Requirements
Blueside Fairy Wrasse are relatively easy to care for and can be kept in a tank as small as 30 gallons. They prefer a well-lit aquarium with plenty of hiding places, such as caves and crevices. They also require a sandy substrate as they like to burrow and sift through the sand.
Coolest Stuff about Blueside Fairy Wrasse
- Blueside Fairy Wrasse are known to change color depending on their mood and environment.
- They are known to form harems in the wild, with one male and several females.
- Blueside Fairy Wrasse have been known to jump out of open aquariums, so it is important to have a tight-fitting lid.
- They are relatively hardy and can adapt to a range of water conditions.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
All livestock ordered between Monday and Sunday will ship out the following Tuesday or Wednesday. For example, livestock ordered between Monday the 1st and Sunday the 7th would ship out on Tuesday the 8th or Wednesday the 9th.
For the health and safety of our livestock we only ship on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We’re unable to hold livestock longer than one week.
All livestock is part of our Arrive Alive + 72 Hour Guarantee. We must be notified within 72 hours of any issues or we will be unable to process your claim.
Livestock can be fragile. If your animal does not meet our standards at the time your shipment is being packed, we will notify you and give you a credit toward another piece of livestock. Our goal is to provide you with the healthiest livestock possible, and we’ll do our best to ensure it gets to you safely. Cash refunds are not available for livestock, only credit toward other livestock.
Local pick-up: Our online stocklist may be different than what’s available for in-store pickup. Please call 385-800-6711 for in-store availability. You may order livestock online for local pick-up, and your order will be ready for pick up the following Tuesday or Wednesday after it’s placed.
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