Multicolor Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
The Multicolor Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus lubbocki) is a stunning reef-safe wrasse prized for its vibrant mix of colour, peaceful nature and active swimming behaviour.
Males can display an impressive combination of yellow, red, blue, brown and white markings, with their colours becoming even more intense when displaying or courting. Females are generally more subdued but still make attractive additions to a marine aquarium.
Care Information
Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus lubbocki
Common Name: Multicolor Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
Care Level: Intermediate
Temperament: Generally Peaceful
Maximum Size: Approximately 8 cm
Diet: Carnivore / Omnivore
Minimum Aquarium Size: Approximately 190L / 50 gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
Aquarium Care
The Multicolor Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse is an excellent choice for an established reef or fish-only marine aquarium.
Provide plenty of:
- Open swimming space
- Established rockwork
- Caves and shaded areas for shelter
- Stable water conditions
- Peaceful to moderately active tank mates
They are generally peaceful and are not known for bothering corals or ornamental invertebrates, making them an excellent option for mixed reef systems.
Secure Lid Essential
Like most Fairy Wrasses, the Multicolor Lubbock's is a very capable jumper.
A tight-fitting lid or mesh cover is strongly recommended. Pay particular attention to gaps around pipework, cables and aquarium equipment, as wrasses can escape through surprisingly small openings.
Feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality marine foods including:
- Frozen mysis shrimp
- Enriched brine shrimp
- Finely chopped meaty marine foods
- Quality marine pellets
- Marine flakes
Several smaller feeds throughout the day are ideal where possible and can help maintain excellent body condition and vibrant colouration.
Incredible Male Colouration
Mature males are particularly impressive, developing much stronger colouration than females. When displaying or courting, these colours can become even more intense, making the Multicolor Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse a fantastic feature fish in a reef aquarium.
Colour and pattern can vary between individual fish, giving each specimen its own distinctive appearance.
Peaceful, colourful and genuinely reef safe, the Multicolor Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse is an excellent choice for reef keepers looking to add both movement and serious colour to their aquarium.
