Red Margin Fairy Wrasse (Randall, 1992)

 Scientific Name  Cirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus
 Diet  Carnivore; zooplankton and brine
 Alt Common Name  Red Margined Wrasse
 Family  Labridae
 Origin  Pacific Ocean
 Aquarist Level  Intermediate
 Reef Safe  Yes
 Coloration  Yellow, Red and Green
 Disposition  Nonagressive
 Hardiness  Hardy
 Compatibility  Males aggressive within species. Peaceful with other families and wrasses.
 Mature Size  6 inches
 Sexual Dimorphism  

Notes: Wrasses are common members of the world's coral reefs.  They typically are carnivores feeding on small invertebrates that inhabit the reef.  Many have different appearances as adults than when juveniles.  And several others will display differences between males and females.

Wrasses should be provided with a number of hiding places.  Caves and crevices in the live rock make excellent places to hide.  A number of the wrasses also feel safe burying themselves in the sand for a nap or temporary disappearing act.