This species is known as
Painted Fairy Wrasse, Rainbow Fairy Wrasse and the correct latin name is
Cirrhilabrus solorensis. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Wrasses family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful species which can be kept by experienced beginners as well.
Rainbow Fairy Wrasse can grow up to 11 cm what is approximately 4 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1320cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 204 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are medium. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Rainbow Fairy Wrasse fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
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Document modified on Fri Dec 7 10:43:18 UTC 2007
Document created on Fri Dec 7 10:43:18 UTC 2007
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