Laboute's Fairy Wrasse Male - Large WYSIWYG

WYSIWYG Male Laboute's Fairy Wrasse

This WYSIWYG Male Laboute's Fairy Wrasse is an exceptional showpiece specimen featuring an incredible combination of electric blues, vibrant reds, brilliant yellows, and intricate patterning. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful fairy wrasses available, the Laboute's Fairy Wrasse is highly sought after by collectors for its unmatched coloration, graceful swimming behavior, and reef-safe nature.

✔ WYSIWYG – You will receive the exact fish pictured
✔ Male Specimen
✔ Conditioned & Actively Eating

🔵 Conditioned & Prepared – Actively Eating

WYSIWYG Specimen

• You will receive the exact fish pictured
• Male Specimen
• Actively eating prepared foods
• Individually photographed at Lush Corals

What Makes This Fish Special?

The Laboute's Fairy Wrasse is often considered one of the most stunning fairy wrasses in the world. Its unique combination of vibrant coloration, intricate striping, and constant movement creates a truly breathtaking display in the reef aquarium.

Unlike many fish that rely on a single dominant color, Laboute's Fairy Wrasses showcase a remarkable blend of electric blue, yellow, red, orange, and purple tones that appear to change as the fish moves through the aquarium. Mature males are especially prized for their intense coloration and spectacular display behavior.

Their rarity, beauty, and reef-safe temperament have made them a favorite among serious wrasse collectors and reef enthusiasts alike.

This particular specimen is a beautiful male already displaying exceptional coloration and pattern development. As a WYSIWYG offering, you will receive the exact fish shown, allowing you to purchase with complete confidence.

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

Behavior & Husbandry

Laboute's Fairy Wrasses are active swimmers that spend most of their day cruising through the water column and weaving throughout the rockwork. Their constant activity and vibrant coloration make them one of the most eye-catching fish in any reef aquarium.

Males frequently display intensified coloration and extended finnage when comfortable in their environment or interacting with other peaceful wrasses. These natural display behaviors are one of the many reasons this species is so highly prized.

They thrive in established reef aquariums with stable water conditions, strong oxygenation, and plenty of open swimming space.

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 feedings help maintain vibrant coloration, body condition, and long-term 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 beauty 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.