| Scientific Name | Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis |
| Common Names | Blue-throated Fairy Wrasse, Blue-throat Fairy Wrasse |
| Max Length | 4 inches (10 cm) |
| Temperament | Peaceful, though males may display aggression toward other male fairy wrasses. Best kept as a single male with multiple females in a harem setup or with non-aggressive tankmates like gobies or cardinalfish. |
| Reef Safe | ✗ No |
The Blue-throated Fairy Wrasse is a dazzling addition to marine tanks, prized for its vibrant colors. Males boast a bright red-orange body with a vivid blue throat and head, accented by green and yellow streaks, while females are paler with a pinkish hue. Native to the Western Pacific, primarily around Indonesia and the Philippines, they inhabit reef slopes at depths of 10-40 meters. Their active, darting movements and need for hiding spots make them ideal for mature reef tanks with live rock and open swimming space.
Carnivorous, feeding on zooplankton and small invertebrates in the wild. In aquariums, offer frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, and high-quality marine pellets. Feed small amounts 2-3 times daily to mimic their natural foraging behavior.
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