Exquisite Wrasse, Male, Medium

$63.20 $79.00 20% OFF

Exquisite Wrasse, Male, Medium

HEALTH-SELECTED SALTWATER FISH

Exquisite Wrasse, Male, Medium

Name: Exquisite Wrasse, Male, Medium
Brand: The Coral Boutique
Price: 63.20 USD
Availability: InStock

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$63.20 $79.00 20% OFF

Shipping is $55, one charge per order even with fish and coral together. During the Vice Reef sale, through Nov 30, free shipping is paused and Florida addresses pay $39.99, and we confirm your delivery day with you before anything ships.

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Exquisite Wrasse (Medium)

Transform Your Tank with Living Color Like No Other

Looking for a true centerpiece specimen... The Exquisite Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus exquisitus) is one of the most visually striking members of the fairy wrasse family, displaying an ever-shifting palette of greens, pinks, reds, and electric blues that intensify dramatically when males display. Found across the Indo-Pacific, this species is not a staple at your average retailer — when available, it moves fast. Its iridescent pattern shifts with angle and light, making it a living work of art in any well-lit reef tank.

At the medium size range (approximately 2–3 inches), this specimen is past the fragile juvenile stage and settling confidently into its adult coloration and personality. Exquisite Wrasses are active, curious, and largely peaceful — a genuinely rewarding addition for aquarists who appreciate intelligent, expressive marine life. They patrol mid-water with purpose and energy, bringing constant movement to a saltwater aquarium without disrupting their tankmates.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

Common Name: Exquisite Wrasse / Exquisite Fairy Wrasse
Current Size: Medium (approx. 2–3 inches)
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful; males may display toward similarly shaped species
Diet: Carnivore — readily accepts frozen mysis, copepods, and high-quality marine pellets
Reef Safe: Yes
Water Conditions: 72–78°F | Salinity 1.020–1.025 | pH 8.1–8.4 | dKH 8–12

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every specimen at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our systems until it is actively feeding and thriving — never shipped on arrival. When your order leaves Miami, it's ready for your home aquarium from day one.

Photo: Rickard Zerpe, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Our fish are selected with appearance, behavior, and feeding response in mind before being listed. We aim to offer healthy, alert specimens for established saltwater systems.

Please confirm this fish is compatible with your tank size, current livestock, temperament needs, and reef goals before ordering. If you are unsure, contact us before checkout and we’ll help you choose responsibly.

Livestock ships Monday through Wednesday. We confirm a delivery day with you before your order goes out, and we will hold it if the weather is bad or an animal needs more time in quarantine.

Free shipping is paused during the Vice Reef sale, through Nov 30. Florida addresses ship for $39.99. Free same-day Miami pickup is available at 46 NW 36th St and is usually ready in 1–2 hours.

Eligible livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Photograph the animal in its sealed bag before you open anything, then email that photo with your order number within two hours of delivery. Our team reviews every claim and gets you an answer within one business day. Failed delivery attempts, refused packages, or missed delivery windows may void coverage.

Acclimate fish carefully and introduce them into a stable, established saltwater aquarium. Match temperature and salinity slowly, keep lights low during introduction, and monitor behavior closely after release.

We photograph our fish in house to show their coloration and patterning as clearly as we can. Colors can look different under your own lights.

When a fish in our WYSIWYG collection has one in stock, the photo is the exact fish you receive. Other fish listings use a representative photo of the species and the quality you can expect. Every fish is carefully selected for health, coloration, and temperament before shipping.

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SELECTED FOR ESTABLISHED SYSTEMS

Healthy Fish Start With Careful Selection.

Every fish is selected with color, behavior, and compatibility in mind. We focus on livestock that makes sense for real reef systems, not just impulse purchases.

If you have questions about temperament, tank size, or reef compatibility, contact us before ordering.

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How ordering and shipping work

Ship days, shipping, the Live Arrival Guarantee and shipping protection in just over a minute.

Watch before you order

How ordering and shipping work

Ship days, shipping, the Live Arrival Guarantee and shipping protection in just over a minute.

Scheduled Shipping

Fish ship Monday through Wednesday only to avoid weekend delays.
Simple Claim Window

Sealed bag photo, emailed within 2 hours of delivery. Natural or white light.
Free Miami Pickup

Pick up locally from our NW 36th St showroom.

INTRODUCTION MATTERS

Give New Fish a Stable Start.

Successful fish introductions depend on stable water parameters, proper acclimation, compatible tankmates, and low-stress handling. Take your time, keep lights low, and observe behavior closely after release.