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Yellowstreaked Fairy wrasse

Name : Yellowstreaked Fairy wrasse
Species : Wrasses
 

Family - Labridae

Scientific name - Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus

Common name – Yellowstreaked, Yellowband Wrasse

Size – 5.5 in (14 cm)

Range - Marshall Islands

Min. Aquarium size - 90 gal (341 L)

Care Level - Intermediate

Temperament – Semi-Aggressive

Foods and feeding - Should be fed a variety of high quality marine meaty foods.

Aquarium suitability -

Reef compatibility - Yes

Captive care – This is a semi-aggressive fish and should be kept with other semi-aggressive fish. If the aquarium is large enough, it can be kept with other wrasses. The Yellowstreaked Fairy Wrasse prefers an aquarium that isn’t brightly lit. Wrasses are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered.

Yellowstreaked Fairy wrasse