Tonos Fairy Wrasse (Male)
Transform Your Tank with a Fairy Wrasse That Brings a Constant Flash of Living Color
Looking for a wrasse that adds nonstop color and movement to your reef without disrupting it? The Tonos Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus tonozukai) is a stunning species from the Indo-Pacific — males display vivid red, orange, and purple-pink coloration that flashes brilliantly as they cruise the rockwork. A male in full display coloration is one of the most dazzling sights in a saltwater aquarium. These are reef safe, peaceful, and genuinely enjoyable to watch daily.
Fairy wrasses are active, fast-moving specimens that spend their day exploring every corner of the tank. They're hardy once acclimated, reef compatible, and get along well with most tankmates. A tight-fitting lid is essential — wrasses are jumpers. Beyond that, this is a low-drama, high-reward addition to any mature reef system.
Quick Stats & Care Guide
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Common Name: Tonos Fairy Wrasse (Male)
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Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus tonozukai
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Current Size: Adult male
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Care Level: Intermediate
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Temperament: Peaceful (males may spar with other male wrasses of similar species)
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Diet: Carnivore — mysis, brine, high-quality pellets, Reef-Roids
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Reef Safe: Yes
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Minimum Tank Size: 75 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
Livestock Shipping
All livestock orders ship temperature-controlled with appropriate heat or cold packs. Specimens are quarantined, conditioned, and eating before they leave our facility — yours arrives healthy and ready to explore its new home.
