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Blue Sided Fairy Wrasse (Bleeker, 1851)
| Scientific Name | Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura |
| Diet | Carnivore; zooplankton and brine |
| Alt Common Name | Blueside wrasse, Yellowflanked wrasse, Purplehead wrasse, Coralline wrasse, Redhead wrasse, Solar wrasse, Kuroheri-itohikibera (Jap.) |
| Family | Labridae |
| Origin | Pacific Oceans |
| Aquarist Level | Intermediate |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Coloration | Green, Blue and Red with White underside |
| Disposition | Nonagressive |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Compatibility | Males aggressive within species. Peaceful with other families and wrasses. |
| Mature Size | 5 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.