Katherines Fairy Wrasse - Medium

Katherine's Fairy Wrasse can be identified by its red and white colouring. The main part of its face and body is red, and the top and bottom areas of the body are white. Females have duller colouration. The main part of their body is red, with a band of white running along the lower body. They also have a black spot at the base of the tailfin.

Katherine's Fairy Wrasse is hermaphroditic. If a male is absent from a social group, the dominant female will change sex and take on the role. Information about this species breeding habits is limited.

Their natural habitat is in Indo-West Pacific waters. Locations include the Philippines, Guam, the Mariana Islands, and Southern Japan. They can be found around exposed reefs between depths of 10-40 metres.

Tank Recommendations for the Katherine's Fairy Wrasse

The smallest tank size needed for your Fairy Wrasse is 90 gallons (340.6 litres) capacity.

The Katherine's Fairy Wrasse is suitable for a reef or fish only aquarium. There should be a variety of rockwork, with plenty of live rock, caves and crevices for shelter. This species is extremely active, so the tank should also contain open space for swimming.

Lighting should be dim while it is acclimatizing and gradually increased to normal. Katherine's Fairy Wrasse have a reputation for jumping, so a secure lid is advisable.

Suitable Tank Buddies

The Katherine's Fairy Wrasse has a peaceful temperament. It is best kept with fish of a similar temperament.

It is preferable to keep a mated pair or a harem consisting of a male with several females.

Usually Compatible

Katherine's Fairy Wrasse has a variety of suitable tank buddies. Good examples include Damselfish, Gobies, Cardinalfish, and Dragonets.

Sometime Compatible

This species requires adequate space if cohabiting with similar fish to prevent aggression.

Rarely Compatible

Avoid predators such as Groupers, Lionfish, and Frogfish. Katherine's Fairy Wrasse is too active for slow movers such as Seahorses or Pipefish.

Feeding your Katherine's Fairy Wrasse

Katherine's Fairy Wrasse is carnivorous. Recommended food includes zooplankton and small crustaceans such as mysis, artemia, and krill. It will also consume flake food and pellets. You should feed them two times per day.