The **Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse** is a visually striking and vibrantly colored fish. These wrasses display a predominantly bluish-purple body with a vivid orange hue on their backs, complemented by a bright red head. Males of the **Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse** species are typically more colorful than females.
Reaching up to 4 inches in length, **Orange-Back Fairy Wrasses** require a minimum tank size of 75 gallons. They are peaceful and coexist well with other fish, corals, and invertebrates, making them ideal for reef aquariums. As they are known to be strong jumpers, it's crucial to house them in tanks with secure lids to prevent escape.
These wrasses can be kept in male-female pairs, but avoid housing two males together to prevent aggression. They thrive in environments with ample live rock, which provides them with places to rest and forage for small invertebrates between meals.
Being carnivorous, **Orange-Back Fairy Wrasses** should be fed a diet rich in meaty foods. Offer them mysis and brine shrimp, high-quality frozen foods, and premium flake and pellet foods to ensure their health and vitality.
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