Crescent Tail Fairy Wrasse (Female)

The female Crescent Tail Fairy Wrasse displays subtle beauty with her subdued coloration, featuring soft pink and orange hues. This peaceful planktivore is an excellent addition to reef aquariums and brings graceful swimming behavior to any marine setup.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus lunatus
• Common Names: Crescent Tail Fairy Wrasse, Filament-finned Fairy Wrasse
• Adult Size: Up to 3 inches
• Lifespan: 3-5 years with proper care
• Temperament: Peaceful and reef safe
• Reef Compatibility: Reef safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons minimum
• Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Habitat & Tank Requirements

• Tank Environment: Provide plenty of live rock with caves and crevices for hiding. These wrasses need a secure, tight-fitting lid as they are known jumpers, especially when first introduced. Appreciate open swimming areas in the upper water column.
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 72-78°F (22-26°C)
  • Salinity: 1.020-1.025
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • Stable water quality required
• Equipment Recommendations:
  • Quality protein skimmer
  • Efficient filtration
  • Moderate to strong water flow to simulate natural reef currents

Diet & Feeding

Crescent Tail Fairy Wrasses are carnivorous planktivores. Recommended foods include:

• Staples: High-quality marine pellets, vitamin-enriched flake foods
• Frozen Foods: Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, cyclops, finely chopped seafood
• Live Foods: Live brine shrimp, copepods (especially helpful during acclimation)
• Feeding Frequency: 2-3 times daily in small portions
• Special Note: Target feed if kept with aggressive eaters; feeds primarily in the water column

Notes & Considerations

• Females display more muted coloration than males with peachy-pink tones.
• Completely reef safe; will not harm corals or invertebrates.
• Can be kept with other peaceful fairy wrasses in larger systems.
• Secure lid is essential; excellent jumpers when startled or during acclimation.
• May bury in sand at night or when stressed.
• Best kept as single specimens or in harems (one male with multiple females).
• Generally disease-resistant when provided proper conditions.
• Active during the day, adding constant movement to the aquarium.

Why Choose a Quarantined Crescent Tail Fairy Wrasse (Female)?

Purchasing a quarantined specimen ensures you receive a healthy, well-acclimated fish that’s already accepting prepared foods. Our quarantine process reduces stress and disease risk, giving your new wrasse the best start in your aquarium.