Cirrhilabrus Lubbocki (Lubre de Lubbock)

Cirrhilabrus Lubbocki (Lubre de Lubbock)

Description

Multicolored fish, spending your day looking for food. Aggressive with the members of its branch, but supports the labres with a different color. In the evening, it disappears completely: either in a cave or under the sand and it only reappears when the aquarium is switched on.

Cirrhilabrus Lubbocki fish is a fish from the labridae family, which is commonly called percetabase. It is from the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, mainly around the Samoa and Tonga Islands.

The Cirrhilabrus Lubbocki is a fairly small fish, generally measuring between 7 and 8 centimeters long. Its most distinctive characteristic is its coloring, which can vary from pale yellow to bright pink, with blue spots and red stripes on the side of the body. The caudal fish fin is generally in a bright pink, with blue spots and red lines.

Cirrhilabrus lubbocki is a shallow water fish, generally encountered in reef waters at a depth of up to around 30 meters. It is generally considered a lonely fish, but can sometimes be found in small groups.

Cirrhilabrus Lubbocki is a gregarious fish, which means that it is generally found in the company of other reef fish. It is very territorial and can become aggressive towards other fish if it feels threatened.

Cirrhilabrus Lubbocki is an opportunistic fish in its diet, mainly feeding on small invertebrates such as shrimp and molluscs. It can also feed on small fish if they are available.

Due to its beautiful coloring and its gregarious behavior, Cirrhilabrus Lubbocki is a popular choice for aquariums. However, it can be difficult to maintain in captivity and requires a well -equipped aquarium with stable water parameters and good filtration.

In summary, Cirrhilabrus Lubbocki is a colored and gregarious fish from the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is territorial and opportunistic in its diet, and can be difficult to maintain in captivity.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 9 cm
  • Behaviour : Aggressive
  • Food : Plankton

Water

  • Water type : Seawater, hot
  • Temperature : 22 - 27 °C
  • pH : 7,2 - 8,5
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 300

Dimorphism

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Reproduction

No, not in aquarium.

Contribution

  • Created by : jaguar40
  • Last update : 11/10/2022

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