Flame wrasse

The Flame wrasse lives in the reef-associated, non-migratory, marine, depth range 5 - 186 m , usually 5 - 30 m environment.

The Flame Wrasse diet should consist of a variety of feeder shrimp, flaked foods, and marine meats. Like other wrasse, they are generally compatible with: Large Angelfish, Boxfish, Damselfish and Tangs & Surgeons. More

Minimum Tank Size: The Flame Wrasse (Male) prefers a tank of at least 50 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Hardiness: this is a moderately hardy fish. Cost: Prices range up to $200 for the male on large web LFS's. More

The Flame Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus jordani, has remained one of the most highly sought after fairy wrasses for over a decade. More

The Flame Wrasse is also referred to as Jordan's Fairy Wrasse, or Jordan's Wrasse. The male has a bright golden body with red ornamentation on the fins. The females generally do not have quite as bold markings as the males. More

The Super Male Flame wrasse is characterized by a deep bold red dorsal fin, an extremely bright yellow body and head and exceptional size. Super Male Flame wrasses should be housed only one per tank. More

The flame wrasse is a sequential protogynous hermaphrodite, which means they are female first and one will turn into a male. If the male of the group dies, a female will turn into a male. More

Notes: The Hawaiian Flame Wrasse will add a dramatic splash of color to any reef aquarium. Provide it with plenty of live rock and live sand. It is a very peaceful wrasse and can be housed with a wide variety of reef fish, including other small wrasse. More

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Common names

Flame wrasse in English
乔氏丝隆头鱼 in Mandarin Chinese
乔氏丝隆头鱼 in Unknown
喬氏絲隆頭魚 in Mandarin Chinese
喬氏絲隆頭魚 in Unknown

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Order : Perciformes
Family : Labridae
Genus : Cirrhilabrus
Species : Cirrhilabrus jordani
Authority : Snyder, 1904