Male Rhomboid Wrasse
Transform Your Tank with One of the Rarest Fairy Wrasses the Ocean Has to Offer
Looking for a wrasse that experienced collectors actively hunt and rarely find? The Rhomboid Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis) is a species so seldom seen in the trade that most reefers go their entire time in the hobby without ever encountering one available for purchase. The male's coloration is immediately arresting — a warm golden-yellow body paired with a pale blue head and intricate darkish blue line patterning that runs across the entire specimen, creating a layered, complex appearance that rewards every close look. Its rarity in the trade is not manufactured scarcity — it comes directly from an extremely limited collection range that makes consistent availability nearly impossible. When one surfaces, serious collectors move on it.
The Rhomboid Wrasse carries the same care profile as other Cirrhilabrus species — active, reef safe, and peaceful with most tankmates. It spends its day exploring every corner of the tank with the constant, fluid movement that makes fairy wrasses so enjoyable to watch. A mature system with stable parameters and a tight-fitting lid are non-negotiable. This is a species for the dedicated reefer who has the setup ready and knows exactly what they're looking at.
Quick Stats & Care Guide
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Common Name: Male Rhomboid Wrasse
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Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis
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Current Size: Medium–Large male
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Care Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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Temperament: Peaceful (may spar with other male Cirrhilabrus)
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Diet: Carnivore — mysis, brine, copepods, high-quality pellets; feed 2–3x daily
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Reef Safe: Yes
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Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
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Water Conditions: Temp 74–80°F | Sal 1.023–1.025 | pH 8.1–8.4 | Moderate flow | Covered top required
Why Buy From The Coral Boutique?
Every specimen we ship has been quarantined, conditioned, and eating before it leaves our facility. Rare Cirrhilabrus species are sensitive during acclimation — ours arrive stable and ready to settle into their new environment from day one.
