Cirrhilabrous rhomboidalis pairCirrhilabrus rhomboidalis Care: Intermediate Diet: Omnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Central Pacific Only known from the Marshall Islands. Reported on sand and rubble slopes to 40m depth. Stay lower to the substrate compared with other species of Cirrhilabrus. Largest known specimen, the male type, is 102mm long. Full adult pair.

rock and algae-covered surfaces

Due to their adult size and aggressive nature

A secure lid is essential

so it benefits from a mature aquarium with plenty of rockwork and hiding places

as it is much more plankton-feeding in nature

Mustard Tang (Acanthurus pyroferus)

a mature sand bed or rubble areas

That suitability is based on general chromis care guidance and this species’ relatively straightforward feeding habits

and north to Japan and south to Australia

protected seaward reef slopes

Found in the Indo-West Pacific

Keeping the fish well fed and providing natural grazing can reduce risk