How difficult is it to keep Solar Fairy Wrasse?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Solar Fairy Wrasse?

The ideal temperature for Solar Fairy Wrasse is 22〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Solar Fairy Wrasse?

The average lifespan of Solar Fairy Wrasse is 5-8 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Solar Fairy Wrasse get?

Solar Fairy Wrasse typically reaches Up to 11 cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Solar Fairy Wrasse?

Solar Fairy Wrasse feeds on: Frozen mysis and brine shrimp, pellets and flakes. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Solar Fairy Wrasse?

The price of Solar Fairy Wrasse varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Solar Fairy Wrasse

Beginner

Cirrhilabrus solorensis

A Cirrhilabrus from Indonesia to northern Australia with a red head, red eye and blue-green body. Hardy and easy to keep, but the match between the scientific name and the trade name needs care.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

22〜26℃

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

Up to 11 cm

Diet

Frozen mysis and brine shrimp, pellets and flakes

About

Cirrhilabrus solorensis is a fairy wrasse of the western Pacific from Indonesia to northern Australia (Darwin). It occurs at 5-35 m on rubble in coastal to outer-reef lagoons and on shallow patch reefs with dense hard-coral cover, ducking into the coral matrix when approached. Maximum length is about 11 cm. Its English name is Red-eye wrasse, after the red head and red eye. In a 2021 redescription, the blue-bodied, red-headed fish long sold in the aquarium trade as the Solar wrasse was separated as a distinct species, C. aquamarinus, so fish traded under the name solorensis may include more than one species. Husbandry is straightforward: it ignores corals and invertebrates and suits reef aquaria, but it jumps readily and a gap-free lid is essential. It eats frozen mysis, brine shrimp and prepared foods. The IUCN lists it as Data Deficient.

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Lifespan of the Solar Fairy Wrasse

The Solar Fairy Wrasse lives 5-8 years.

Size of the Solar Fairy Wrasse

The Solar Fairy Wrasse grows to Up to 11 cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Solar Fairy Wrasse

The ideal temperature for the Solar Fairy Wrasse is 22〜26℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Western Pacific (Indonesia to northern Australia)

Lifespan

5-8 years

Care Specifications

pH: 8.1–8.4
Water Temp.: 22–26℃
Specific Gravity: 1.02–1.025
Min. Tank: 340 L

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Sources: LiveAquaria / FishBase

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Cirrhilabrus solorensis Bleeker, 1853

Authority databases: WoRMS · FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN DD · Data Deficient

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.