Multicolor Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse Also known as Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse The Multicolor Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse is a spectacular species displaying an incredible array of colors including red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. This peaceful planktivore is one of the most colorful fairy wrasses available and makes a stunning addition to reef aquariums. Key Features Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus lubbocki Common Names: Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse, Multicolor Wrasse Adult Size: Up to 3 inches Lifespan: 4-6 years with proper care Temperament: Peaceful and reef safe Reef Compatibility: Reef safe Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons minimum Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate Habitat & Tank Requirements Tank Environment: Provide ample live rock with caves and open swimming areas. These active wrasses appreciate well-established tanks with stable conditions. Secure, tight-fitting lid is mandatory as these fish are known jumpers. Water Parameters: Temperature: 72-78°F (22-26°C) Salinity: 1.020-1.025 pH: 8.1-8.4 Stable water quality preferred Equipment Recommendations: Quality protein skimmer Good filtration system Moderate water flow Diet & Feeding Multicolor Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasses are carnivorous planktivores. Recommended foods include: Staples: High-quality marine pellets, enriched flake foods Frozen Foods: Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, cyclops, marine cuisine Live Foods: Live brine shrimp, copepods (beneficial during acclimation) Feeding Frequency: 2-3 times daily Special Note: Generally accepts prepared foods readily; feed in water column Notes & Considerations Males display spectacular multicolor patterns with red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. One of the most colorful fairy wrasses available in the aquarium trade. Completely reef safe; will not harm corals or invertebrates. Only one male per tank unless the system is large (100 gallons). Can be kept with females in harem arrangements. Excellent jumpers; ensure the aquarium has a secure lid with no gaps. One of the harder and more popular fairy wrasse species. Active swimmer throughout the day. Generally disease-resistant when properly maintained. Shows best coloration under quality reef lighting. Good choice for aquarists new to fairy wrasses. Relatively affordable compared to rare fairy wrasse species. Why Choose a Quarantined Multicolor Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse? Our quarantined specimens are carefully observed, treated preventatively, and trained to accept a variety of prepared foods. This conditioning period ensures you receive a healthy, vibrantly colored specimen ready to thrive and display its spectacular rainbow of colors in your reef aquarium.
