{"product_id":"blueside-fairy-wrasse-archived-20260827171214","title":"Blueside Fairy Wrasse - Female","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe female Blueside Fairy Wrasse, \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus cyanopleura\u003c\/em\u003e, is an elegant saltwater fish displaying warm brown, reddish-orange, and pink tones that transition into a noticeably paler underside. Fine pale blue markings may appear across the body, giving females a softer appearance than the intensely colored mature males. Like other fairy wrasses, females can transition into males depending on social conditions, with coloration becoming substantially more dramatic during that change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the Indo-West Pacific, this species inhabits lagoon edges, reef slopes, and mixed coral-and-rubble environments, where groups swim above the reef feeding on zooplankton. Its graceful open-water swimming, manageable adult size, peaceful temperament, and excellent coral compatibility make it a desirable marine aquarium fish for established reef aquariums and peaceful fish-only systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore \/ Planktivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-West Pacific, including the eastern Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Australia, and surrounding western Pacific reefs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus cyanopleura\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blueside Fairy Wrasse should be maintained in an established saltwater aquarium with ample open swimming space and abundant rockwork for shelter. A 75-gallon or larger aquarium provides appropriate long-term room for this active fairy wrasse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrange live rock to create caves, overhangs, and narrow crevices where the fish can retreat when startled and rest at night. Unlike sand-burying wrasses, \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus\u003c\/em\u003e species normally shelter within reef structure and do not require a deep sand bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate water movement, good oxygenation, efficient filtration, and stable water quality are ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tightly fitted mesh or solid aquarium cover is essential. Fairy wrasses are exceptionally capable jumpers and can escape through surprisingly small openings around plumbing, equipment, and aquarium edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blueside Fairy Wrasse is primarily a planktivore, naturally feeding on zooplankton and small crustaceans suspended in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a varied diet including mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped marine seafood, frozen plankton blends, and appropriately sized high-quality marine pellets. Foods that remain suspended in the water encourage natural feeding behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to three smaller meals per day are preferable when practical. Established aquariums containing natural copepod populations can provide additional feeding opportunities between prepared meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blueside Fairy Wrasse is generally peaceful and compatible with a wide range of non-aggressive marine aquarium fish. Suitable tankmates include clownfish, gobies, blennies, cardinalfish, anthias, peaceful tangs, and other community-oriented species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome territorial or display behavior may occur with other fairy wrasses, particularly individuals with similar coloration or body shape. Multiple fairy wrasses can be maintained in sufficiently spacious aquariums when species selection and introductions are carefully planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus\u003c\/em\u003e species, the Blueside Fairy Wrasse is a protogynous hermaphrodite. A female can transition into a male when social conditions favor the change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid highly aggressive tankmates that may continually intimidate the wrasse or prevent it from feeding comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blueside Fairy Wrasse is considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does not normally damage healthy corals and is generally compatible with ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails, clams, and other common reef invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts feeding behavior is focused primarily on small planktonic organisms in the water column rather than larger benthic invertebrates. Naturally occurring copepods and other tiny crustaceans may be consumed as part of its normal diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination of peaceful behavior and excellent coral compatibility makes it particularly well suited to mixed and coral-dominated reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable conditions are more important than repeatedly adjusting the aquarium to reach an exact value. Maintain consistent temperature and salinity along with good oxygenation, dependable filtration, and regular aquarium maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females are generally softer brown, reddish, or pinkish tones with pale blue markings and a lighter underside than mature males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex change possible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females may transition into males depending on the social structure of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional jumping risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tightly fitted aquarium cover is essential, including protection around plumbing and equipment openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sand bed required:\u003c\/strong\u003e This fairy wrasse normally sleeps and shelters within rockwork rather than burying itself in sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequent feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple small meals of appropriately sized planktonic and protein-rich foods help maintain healthy body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TSA Fish","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52415026069802,"sku":"WRASSExBluesidFS","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"SM","offer_id":52415026102570,"sku":"WRASSExBluesidFSM","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":52415026135338,"sku":"WRASSExBluesidFM","price":83.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ML","offer_id":52415026168106,"sku":"WRASSExBluesidFML","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":52415026200874,"sku":"WRASSExBluesidFL","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52415026233642,"sku":"WRASSExBluesidFX","price":110.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0873\/7322\/files\/FemaleBlueside_75529ddd-46cc-42fe-912f-c180625d1bab.png?v=1787865954","url":"https:\/\/topshelfaquatics.com\/products\/blueside-fairy-wrasse-archived-20260827171214","provider":"Top Shelf Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}