{"product_id":"koi-fairy-wrasse-male-cirrhilabrus-adornatus","title":"Koi Fairy Wrasse - Male","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe male Koi Fairy Wrasse, \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus adornatus\u003c\/em\u003e, is a beautifully patterned saltwater fish prized for its soft pearly-pink body and bold red markings that resemble the coloration of ornamental koi. Mature males develop two prominent red patches across the upper body along with strong red coloration along the dorsal fin, creating a distinctive pattern that becomes especially vivid during social and courtship displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the eastern Indian Ocean, this species is known from western Indonesia, particularly Sumatra and the Mentawai Islands. It inhabits outer reef slopes over rubble and reef structure, typically at moderate depths, where it swims above the substrate feeding on small planktonic organisms carried through the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough relatively small at approximately 2.5–3 inches as an adult, the Koi Fairy Wrasse is an energetic marine aquarium fish that appreciates ample swimming room. Its peaceful temperament, striking male coloration, and excellent coral compatibility make it especially desirable for established reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level: Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 50 gallons\u003cbr\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003cbr\u003eDiet: Carnivore \/ Planktivore\u003cbr\u003eReef Safe: Yes\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Eastern Indian Ocean – Sumatra and Mentawai Islands, Indonesia\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus adornatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature marine aquarium with established live rock, sheltered caves, and generous open swimming space. The Koi Fairy Wrasse spends much of the daylight period actively swimming above and around reef structure, retreating into protected areas when resting or frightened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep sand bed is not required. Like other fairy wrasses, this species normally seeks shelter within rockwork rather than burying itself in the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tightly fitted lid or fine mesh cover is essential. \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus\u003c\/em\u003e wrasses are accomplished jumpers and can escape through surprisingly small openings, particularly when newly introduced or startled by tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate water movement, good oxygenation, and consistently stable water quality are ideal. Providing several shaded or protected retreats can also help a newly introduced specimen settle into the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Koi Fairy Wrasse is primarily a planktivore, naturally feeding on small zooplankton and other tiny organisms suspended in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a varied captive diet including mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, calanus, finely chopped marine seafood, and high-quality frozen plankton blends. Small marine pellets and quality flakes can also be incorporated once the fish is feeding confidently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to three smaller meals per day are preferable when practical. Foods that remain suspended briefly in the water column encourage the natural feeding behavior of this active wrasse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male Koi Fairy Wrasse is generally peaceful toward unrelated marine fish and is well suited to community reef aquariums. Appropriate tankmates include clownfish, gobies, blennies, cardinalfish, anthias, peaceful tangs, and other non-aggressive marine species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome territorial behavior may occur toward closely related fairy wrasses, particularly other males with similar coloration or body shape. Multiple \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus\u003c\/em\u003e species are best maintained in larger aquariums with abundant shelter and carefully planned introductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA male can be kept successfully as a single specimen. When maintaining the species socially, one male with compatible females is preferable to keeping multiple mature males together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Koi Fairy Wrasse is considered reef safe. It does not normally nip at healthy SPS or LPS corals, soft corals, zoanthids, clams, or other sessile reef organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished ornamental shrimp, crabs, and snails are generally compatible. Tiny planktonic crustaceans and microfauna may naturally be consumed, but the species is not typically a threat to established ornamental invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small adult size, peaceful behavior, and lack of coral-feeding tendencies make it particularly well suited to mixed reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 75–80°F\u003cbr\u003eSpecific Gravity: 1.024–1.026\u003cbr\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003eAlkalinity: 8–12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable temperature, salinity, oxygenation, and overall water quality are more important than maintaining exact values within these ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure lid essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairy wrasses are powerful jumpers and can escape through very small openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive male coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature males develop a pale pink to whitish body with prominent red upper-body markings and strong red dorsal coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequent feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two to three smaller meals of planktonic marine foods help maintain body condition and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFairy wrasse compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use caution when combining mature males with similar \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus\u003c\/em\u003e species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sand bed required:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species normally shelters within rockwork rather than burying itself to sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TSA Fish","offers":[{"title":"SM","offer_id":52463424962858,"sku":"WRASSExKoiSM","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":52463424995626,"sku":"WRASSExKoiM","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ML","offer_id":52463425028394,"sku":"WRASSExKoiML","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"LG","offer_id":52463425061162,"sku":"WRASSExKoiL","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52463425093930,"sku":"WRASSExKoiX","price":140.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0873\/7322\/files\/KoiFairyWrasse_cea22228-9d6c-4849-8bb0-6de0e34c2207.png?v=1788369109","url":"https:\/\/topshelfaquatics.com\/products\/koi-fairy-wrasse-male-cirrhilabrus-adornatus","provider":"Top Shelf Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}