what's the best food for a Solon Fairy Wrasse?

[joekidwell]

Looking to enhance the color if even possible, what would you suggest? I got him four days ago and he is eating frozen brine and Instant Ocean omnivore pellets.

 

[Marshall O]

Mysis (PE and/or Hykari), a mix of other meaty foods, and basically any other quality foods. They aren't picky once their acclimated

 

[eatbreakfast]

For keeping colors bright a wide variety of meaty food and social interaction with closely related species.

 

[joekidwell]

For keeping colors bright a wide variety of meaty food and social interaction with closely related species.

Is it safe to introduce a female?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Is it safe to introduce a female?

Be careful with that. An established male can harass a newly introduced female, but in most cases should work out if the tank is larger than 50g. Also another species of fairy wrasse is frequently sold as female solorensis. These 2 can coexist though may need more space than a 75g.

Another species of fairy or flasher wrasse will help the solorensis keep its color.

In any case, introducing new wrasse additions via social acclimation box is best.