Laboute's Fairy Wrasse Male - Large WYSIWYG

Laboute's Fairy Wrasse

The Laboute's Fairy Wrasse is one of the most spectacular fairy wrasses available in the marine aquarium hobby. Renowned for its incredible blend of reds, yellows, blues, purples, and pinks, this stunning species is a true showpiece fish that brings constant movement and vibrant color to reef aquariums.

Highly active and reef safe, Laboute's Fairy Wrasses are a favorite among wrasse enthusiasts and collectors looking for a truly eye-catching centerpiece fish.

🔵 Conditioned & Prepared – Actively Eating

WYSIWYG Specimen

✔ Exact Fish Shown in Listing Video
✔ Sex: Male
✔ Size: Large
✔ In Our Care Since: June 10, 2026
✔ Currently Housed at Lush Corals

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
• Size: Up to approximately 5 inches

What Makes This Fish Special?

Laboute's Fairy Wrasses are widely regarded as one of the most beautiful fairy wrasse species available. Their remarkable combination of vivid reds, yellows, blues, pinks, and purple highlights creates a constantly changing display of color as they move through the aquarium.

Males are particularly striking and may intensify their coloration while displaying or interacting with other peaceful wrasses.

Their beauty, active swimming behavior, and reef-safe nature make them one of the most sought-after fairy wrasses in the hobby.

Behavior & Husbandry

Laboute's Fairy Wrasses are active swimmers that spend most of their day cruising through the water column and exploring rockwork.

They are peaceful fish that do well in community reef aquariums and can often be housed with other fairy and flasher wrasses when introduced appropriately.

Like all fairy wrasses, they do not bury in the sand but require a secure lid or screen top, as they are known jumpers.

They thrive in established aquariums with stable water quality, strong oxygenation, and ample swimming space.

Feeding & Diet

Carnivorous and generally easy to feed once conditioned.

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 feedings help maintain vibrant coloration, body condition, and overall health.

Compatibility Notes

Compatible with:

• Clownfish
• Gobies
• Blennies
• Tangs
• Fairy wrasses
• 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.

Each fish is:

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

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