CIrrhilabrus lanceolatus, the pin tail fairy wrasse is one of the most exquisite wrasses in the sea (not to be confused with Cirrhlabrus exquisitus). Certain forms of the pin tail fairy wrasse are available from time to time, and while the rose-striped fairy wrasse C. roseofasciatus is a close stand-in, nothing compares to the super-male, full Read More

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  We wrote about the brand new Cirrhilabrus squirei from the Coral Sea on our last visit to BlueHarbor, and we’re glad that the fish is still around looking healthy as ever. C. squirei recalls the more familiar C. johnsoni in terms of general appearance – long filamentous tail, orangey base color. However the streaks of Read More

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BlueHarbor is perhaps, one of the more iconic and reputable fish stores in the East and maybe even the world – Renowned for their incredible repertoire of some of the rarest reef fishes, as well as Koji’s incredible knowledge and skill in caring for them, particularly the deepwater species. Corals are also a prominent feature Read More

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“Cirrhilabrus squirei” is a spanking new labrid to be added to the growing list of fairy wrasses species. Collected in the Coral Sea, this ultra gorgeous species pays homage to Cirrhilabrus johnsoni, as well as Cirrhilabrus cf. lanceolatus (The Pintail Fairy Wrasse).  ”Cirrhilabrus squirei” has not been officially described but the scientific name has been Read More

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Cirrhilabrus humanni is one of 25 new species to be documented from the East Indies, and will be featured in Allen and Erdmann’s new book. In May 2010, Ned and Anna De Loach documented a previously unknown fairy wrasse in the island of Alor, Indonesia. The characteristic appearance of this fish has led its discoverers to coin the Read More

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BlueHarbor released new pictures and videos of their latest haul and here’s a better look at the insanely rare Cirrhilabrus claire. As we’ve mentioned previously, C. claire has never had its live picture featured anywhere before and this pair marks the first in history. The new pictures released by BlueHarbor allows a better look at Read More

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Cirrhilabrus claire is quite possibly the world’s rarest and least known fairy wrasse and holy grail is all but a plastic cup to this species. Since its discovery in 2001, there has only been two dead holotype pictures and absolutely zero information on it. The pair above from BlueHarbor is the first ever specimens to be Read More

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A while back we wrote on Cirrhilabrus exquisitus and its numerous forms scattered throughout the world, with each variant representing that particular geographical region with a unique coloration. The japanese variation of C. exquisitus is not nearly as stunning as those form other locations but when it flashes and shows off its nuptial coloration, it gives without Read More

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Cirrhilabrus beauperryi isn’t a species new to science or new to the aquarium trade. It has been offered for sale and is not a rare or uncommonly seen fish in wholesalers or fish stores. It is however, a relatively new addition to the Cirrhilabrus genus, and was previously confused with the similar looking C. punctatus. Officially Read More

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Cirrhilabrus lanceolatus is a japanese endemic fairy wrasse that is so beautiful and so rare, its almost cruel and karmic how unobtainable it is. Most reefers are familiar with the rose-banded fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus roseafascia) which closely resembles the lanceolatus fairy wrasse, but one look at the latter and you’d realize that the rose-banded fairy wrasse, Read More

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