Clown Fairy Wrasse

Clown Fairy Wrasse

The Clown Fairy Wrasse is one of the most colorful and visually striking fairy wrasses available, featuring a spectacular combination of vibrant reds, yellows, oranges, blues, and purples. Highly active and peaceful, this species is prized by reef hobbyists for its incredible coloration, graceful swimming behavior, and reef-safe nature.

🔵 Conditioned & Prepared – Actively Eating

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 4–5 inches at adult size

What Makes This Fish Special?

The Clown Fairy Wrasse is often considered one of the most beautiful fairy wrasses in the hobby. Mature males display an incredible blend of vivid colors that seem to change depending on lighting, viewing angle, and display behavior.

Their combination of intense coloration, peaceful temperament, and constant activity makes them a standout addition to virtually any reef aquarium. During display behavior, males often intensify their colors dramatically, creating an unforgettable visual display.

Because of their beauty and relative rarity, Clown Fairy Wrasses remain highly sought after by collectors and wrasse enthusiasts alike.

Behavior & Husbandry

Clown Fairy Wrasses are active swimmers that spend much of their day cruising through the water column and exploring rockwork. They thrive in mature reef aquariums with stable water quality, strong oxygenation, and plenty of open swimming space.

Their peaceful nature allows them to coexist well with a wide variety of reef-safe fish, making them excellent additions to community reef systems.

Like all fairy wrasses, they are known jumpers and require a secure lid or screen top.

Feeding & Diet

Carnivorous and benefits from frequent, varied feedings.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Frozen mysis shrimp
• Enriched brine shrimp
• High-quality pellets

In Your Aquarium:

• Frozen foods
• Pellets
• Small meaty foods

Frequent feeding helps maintain vibrant coloration, body condition, and overall health.

Compatibility Notes

Compatible with:

• Clownfish
• Gobies
• Blennies
• Tangs
• Fairy and flasher wrasses
• Most peaceful reef fish

Avoid aggressive tankmates or highly territorial wrasses that may cause stress.

Best maintained in peaceful reef systems where their coloration and natural behavior can be fully appreciated.

Lush Corals Conditioning Process

This fish has been carefully conditioned and prepared prior to sale.

While certain species such as wrasses are not held through our full quarantine process, each fish is:

• Carefully inspected upon arrival
• Proactively dipped and treated
• Observed for health and behavior
• Conditioned to eat prepared foods

This ensures your fish arrives healthy, feeding, and well-adjusted, giving you a strong start in your aquarium.