Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse

Also known as Pink-Margined Wrasse

The Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse is an elegant species displaying soft pink and blue coloration with distinctive pink-edged fins. This peaceful and hardy planktivore is an excellent addition to reef aquariums and brings subtle beauty to the mid-water column.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus
• Common Names: Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse, Pink-Margined Fairy Wrasse
• Adult Size: Up to 4 inches
• Lifespan: 5-7 years with proper care
• Temperament: Peaceful and reef safe
• Reef Compatibility: Reef safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons minimum
• Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Habitat & Tank Requirements

• Tank Environment: Provide ample live rock with caves and open swimming areas. These wrasses appreciate well-established tanks with stable conditions. Secure, tight-fitting lid is mandatory as these fish are known jumpers.
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 72-78°F (22-26°C)
  • Salinity: 1.020-1.025
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • Stable water quality preferred
• Equipment Recommendations:
  • Quality protein skimmer
  • Good filtration system
  • Moderate water flow

Diet & Feeding

Pink Margin Fairy Wrasses are carnivorous planktivores. Recommended foods include:

• Staples: High-quality marine pellets, enriched flake foods
• Frozen Foods: Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, cyclops, marine cuisine
• Live Foods: Live brine shrimp, copepods (beneficial during acclimation)
• Feeding Frequency: 2-3 times daily
• Special Note: Generally accepts prepared foods readily; feed in water column

Notes & Considerations

• Males display soft blue-green body with distinctive pink margins on fins.
• Completely reef safe; will not harm corals or invertebrates.
• Only one male per tank unless system is large (100+ gallons).
• Can be kept with females in harem arrangements.
• Excellent jumpers; ensure aquarium has secure lid with no gaps.
• Hardy species excellent for aquarists with basic marine experience.
• Active swimmer throughout the day.
• Generally disease-resistant when properly maintained.
• More subdued coloration than some fairy wrasses but still attractive.
• Generally peaceful; can coexist with other peaceful wrasse species.
• One of the more affordable and readily available fairy wrasses.

Why Choose a Quarantined Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse?

Our quarantined specimens are thoroughly observed, treated preventatively, and already accepting a variety of prepared foods. This careful conditioning period ensures you receive a robust, healthy fish ready to thrive in your reef aquarium from day one.