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Can a Hooded Fairy Wrasse Live With a Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse?

~ Possible with caution

Verdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 54/100.

Why

  • Known conflict: Multiple fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus) males fight unless the tank is 100g+

It can work if…

  • Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict

Both species at a glance

Hooded Fairy Wrasse

Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus

Aggression:
peaceful
Min tank:
90 gallons
Reef safe:
safe
Diet:
carnivore

Full Hooded Fairy Wrasse care guide →

Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse

Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis

Aggression:
peaceful
Min tank:
90 gallons
Reef safe:
safe
Diet:
carnivore

Full Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse care guide →

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