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Magma Fairy Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus shutmani
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| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 55 gallons |
| Max Size | 3 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Magma Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus shutmani) is a small fairy wrasse known for a predominantly red body with contrasting yellow-to-red tail coloration. In the aquarium it spends most of its time in open water, then slips back into the rockwork between feeding and display laps.
What You’ll Observe:
- Steady mid-water cruising with quick, controlled turns through the aquascape
- Short “show-off” bursts where color looks richer during interactions with tankmates
- A consistent routine of weaving between open swimming lanes and rock ledges
- Confident feeding from the water column once it learns your schedule
Provide a mature reef tank with plenty of caves and overhangs plus open space out front for swimming. Offer small meaty foods (like mysis, brine, and finely chopped seafood blends) in multiple small feedings each day, and keep a tight-fitting lid so it stays focused on the display—not exploring above the waterline.
Will this wrasse sleep in the rocks or in the sand?
Most fairy wrasses settle into a crevice or sheltered spot in the rockwork at night, rather than burying in the substrate.
Is it normal for the color to look different day to day?
Yes—Cirrhilabrus wrasses often “shift” intensity based on mood, social activity, and lighting, especially around feeding time and during short display spurts.
Can it be kept as a single specimen, or does it need a group?
It can do well singly; in larger wrasse-focused systems, hobbyists sometimes keep fairy wrasses in mixed groups when introductions are planned carefully.
How do people reduce chasing when adding it to a tank with other wrasses?
Common approaches include using an acclimation box, adding rockwork sight-breaks, and timing introductions so no single wrasse can instantly claim the entire mid-water zone.
What’s a typical first-week behavior pattern?
Many keepers report an initial pattern of brief appearances and quick retreats, followed by longer swims once the fish locks onto the feeding routine and preferred hiding spots.
We source from vetted suppliers known for healthy, long-lived specimens.
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