Overview
Temminck's Fairy Wrasse - Medium is a saltwater aquarium fish for stable marine systems. It should be added to a fully established aquarium with appropriate salinity, hiding places, compatible tankmates, and a diet matched to the species.
Temminck's Fairy Wrasse - Medium with , compatibility guidance, and for reef and fish-only systems.
At a glance
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Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive
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Water Type: Saltwater / Marine
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Tank Size: 50+ gallons
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Size: Usually 3-6 inches
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Temperature: 74°F - 78°F
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pH: 8.1 - 8.4
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Salinity: 1.023 - 1.026 SG
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Diet: Carnivore; frozen mysis, brine, copepods, and quality marine pellets.
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Reef Compatibility: Often reef safe with caution.
Marine care notes
Saltwater fish should be added to a stable system with established biological filtration, species-appropriate hiding places, and a diet matched to the individual fish.
Natural variation: Color, pattern, and size can vary slightly from fish to fish.
Shipping
- Packed for aquarium-safe transit.
- Shipping methods and rates update at checkout based on the cart and destination.
- Unpack promptly on arrival and reply from the order email if something needs review.
- Type: Saltwater Fish
- Subtype: Wrasse
- Adult size: Review the species and plan for adult size before stocking a marine display around a juvenile.
- Minimum tank: Base the final tank on adult size, swimming behavior, and territorial needs.
- Temperament: Match tankmates carefully and avoid pushing aggressive or delicate species into the wrong system.
- Reef compatibility: Reef safe status varies by species. Angels, butterflies, and some show fish often need extra caution in reef systems.
- Salinity: Stable marine salinity matched to an established saltwater system.
- Temperature: Stable marine temperature with minimal daily swing.
- pH: Stable marine pH in a mature saltwater system.
- Diet: Keep the right food size and feeding style ready before the fish arrives.
- Shipping: Saltwater fish are packed with marine-safe handling and stable-system transit in mind.