Male Earle's Fairy Wrasse
Transform Your Tank with One of the Most Coveted Wrasses in the Reef Hobby
Looking for a specimen that brings constant motion, rare coloration, and genuine personality to your saltwater aquarium? The Male Earle's Fairy Wrasse is exactly that — electric reds, deep oranges, and purple highlights across flowing finnage that never stops moving. Under strong reef lighting, males flash and intensify, turning a great tank into an unforgettable one. A genuine collector's addition rarely available outside of specialty retailers like The Coral Boutique.
Earle's Fairy Wrasses thrive in established reef systems with generous rockwork for territory and open water for swimming. Peaceful with corals and most invertebrates, this wrasse integrates cleanly into mixed reef and SPS-dominant tanks alongside other calm community species. One non-negotiable: a secure, lidded aquarium — wrasses are confident jumpers and an open top is a liability.
Quick Stats & Care Guide
- Common Name: Earle's Fairy Wrasse
- Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus earli
- Care Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Diet: Carnivore — frozen mysis, enriched brine, and quality pellets
- Reef Safe: Yes
- Minimum Tank Size: 70+ gallons
- Water Conditions: 76–80°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | dKH 8–12 | Ca 380–450 ppm | Mg 1250–1350 ppm
Why Buy From The Coral Boutique?
Every specimen we sell is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility before it ships. This Earle's Wrasse is eating well and actively swimming — a healthy, proven specimen ready to become the centerpiece of your reef.
