Flame wrasse size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 9 cm. The largest on record measured 10 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 9 Cirrhilabrus species on LumaReef: 9.9 cm (Peacock Wrasse) to 15 cm (Blueside Wrasse).

Flame wrasse tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Flame wrasse water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Labridae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Flame wrasse tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 72 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Pink skunk clownfish, Rusty angelfish, and Randall's shrimpgoby.

Flame wrasse depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 5 to 186 m down. Deeper than most Cirrhilabrus on LumaReef (3–40 m).

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Flame wrasse

Cirrhilabrus jordani

One male and his harem; he flickers color on and off to impress them.

The Flame wrasse (Cirrhilabrus jordani) is a tropical marine fish of the family Labridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 5 and 186 m deep. Adults grow to about 9 cm; the largest on record measured 10 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 9 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Happiest in a group of 4 or more
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres25 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres54 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres100 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres120 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along72 species

and 48 more species

Caution18 species

Crowding the same layer

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 10 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

5 m186 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderLabriformes
FamilyLabridae
GenusCirrhilabrus
SpeciesCirrhilabrus jordani
Described bySnyder, 1904

In other languages

Chinese: 喬氏絲隆頭魚

Quick answers

Flame wrasse size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 9 cm. The largest on record measured 10 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 9 Cirrhilabrus species on LumaReef: 9.9 cm (Peacock Wrasse) to 15 cm (Blueside Wrasse).
Flame wrasse tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Flame wrasse water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Labridae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Flame wrasse tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 72 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Pink skunk clownfish, Rusty angelfish, and Randall's shrimpgoby.
Flame wrasse: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 4 together.
Flame wrasse and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Flame wrasse depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 5 to 186 m down. Deeper than most Cirrhilabrus on LumaReef (3–40 m).