What size tank does a Red Velvet Wrasse need?

A Red Velvet Wrasse needs a minimum tank size of 50 gallons. A 75-gallon tank or larger is recommended for optimal health.

What fish can live with Red Velvet Wrasse?

Compatible tank mates for Red Velvet Wrasse include: Blue Green Chromis, Pink Skunk Clownfish, Skunk Clownfish, Orange Skunk Clownfish, Talbot's Damselfish. Always ensure adequate tank size and proper water parameters.

Red Velvet Wrasse

Q: Is Red Velvet Wrasse easy to care for?

Red Velvet Wrasse has a moderate care level. Requires a well-covered tank to prevent jumping. Peaceful community fish that does well in reef tanks. Moderate to subdued lighting preferred.

Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis

Also known as: Rosy-Scales Fairy Wrasse

🧂 Saltwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore Reef Safe

A rare and gorgeous fairy wrasse with deep crimson-red scales and blue accents. Males flash vivid purples and reds during courtship. Highly sought after by wrasse collectors.

Tank Size

50 gal

minimum (75+ preferred)

Temperature

74–80°F

23–27°C

pH Range

8.1–8.4

water acidity

Max Size

7.6 cm

Lifespan

5-8 years

typical in captivity

Swim Level

Top

preferred zone

Care Notes

Requires a well-covered tank to prevent jumping. Peaceful community fish that does well in reef tanks. Moderate to subdued lighting preferred.

Feeding

Frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, and marine pellets. Feed 2-3 times daily.

Compatible Tank Mates

Blue Green Chromis 3" Pink Skunk Clownfish 3.5" Skunk Clownfish 4" Orange Skunk Clownfish 4.5" Talbot's Damselfish 2.5" Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse 3" Melanurus Wrasse 5" Cleaner Wrasse 4" Yellow Coris Wrasse 5" Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse 3" Firefish Goby 3" Yellow Watchman Goby 4"

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Convict Tang 8" Azure Damselfish 2.5" Springer's Damselfish 2"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Naso Tang 18" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Blonde Naso Tang 16" Desjardin's Sailfin Tang 16"

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