{"product_id":"ruby-finned-fairy-wrasse-cirrhilabrus-rubripinnis","title":"Ruby Finned Fairy Wrasse","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ruby Finned Fairy Wrasse (\u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus rubripinnis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautifully colored reef wrasse distinguished by the brilliant red fins of mature males and its graceful, active swimming behavior. Males develop enlarged dorsal and anal fins that become intensely red during displays, along with red pelvic fins bearing elongated filaments. Their colorful finnage and constantly changing display intensity make this species especially attractive in a well-lit reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the Western Central Pacific, the Ruby Finned Fairy Wrasse is found around the Philippines and Indonesia. It naturally inhabits rubble areas and low patch reefs exposed to current, where individuals swim above the reef and capture zooplankton from the water column. In the wild, they may occur in small social groups dominated by a single male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching approximately 3.5–4 inches as an adult, this species is an excellent choice for established reef aquariums. Its peaceful temperament, modest adult size, active planktivorous behavior, and excellent coral compatibility make it well suited to community marine aquariums containing other peaceful to moderately assertive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level: Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 40 gallons\u003cbr\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003cbr\u003eDiet: Planktivore \/ Carnivore\u003cbr\u003eReef Safe: Yes\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Western Central Pacific – Philippines and Indonesia\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus rubripinnis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide an established aquarium with substantial open swimming space combined with rockwork for shelter. The Ruby Finned Fairy Wrasse is an active midwater swimmer and benefits from unobstructed areas where it can cruise and feed throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwork should include caves, overhangs, and crevices where the fish can retreat when frightened and shelter at night. Unlike sand-burying wrasses, fairy wrasses do not require a deep sand bed and normally sleep within reef structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate to strong water movement and good oxygenation are appropriate, reflecting the current-exposed rubble and patch reef environments this species naturally inhabits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tightly secured aquarium lid or fine mesh cover is essential. Fairy wrasses are excellent jumpers and can escape through surprisingly small openings, particularly when newly introduced, startled, or chased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ruby Finned Fairy Wrasse is primarily a planktivorous carnivore that naturally feeds on zooplankton suspended in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a varied diet of mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, cyclops, finely chopped krill, and quality frozen marine blends. Appropriately sized marine pellets and flakes can also be incorporated once readily accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to three small meals per day are ideal for this active species. Foods that remain suspended briefly in the water column encourage natural feeding behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature reef aquarium containing copepods and other microfauna provides useful supplemental feeding opportunities but should not replace regular prepared meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ruby Finned Fairy Wrasse is generally peaceful toward unrelated marine fish and works well in community reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include gobies, blennies, clownfish, cardinalfish, anthias, flasher wrasses, peaceful dwarf angelfish, and many other fairy wrasses. Avoid highly aggressive fish that may continually chase it or interfere with feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature males can become territorial toward other male fairy wrasses, particularly closely related or similarly colored species. Multiple fairy wrasses are most successfully maintained in larger aquariums with abundant hiding areas and carefully selected species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species naturally occurs in small groups with a dominant male, and compatible females may be maintained with a male when adequate swimming space and shelter are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef Safe: Yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ruby Finned Fairy Wrasse is highly suitable for reef aquariums and does not normally consume healthy coral tissue. SPS corals, LPS corals, soft corals, zoanthids, and clams are generally safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails, and other common reef invertebrates are also typically ignored. Tiny planktonic crustaceans such as copepods are natural prey and will be consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small adult size and midwater feeding behavior make it unlikely to disturb coral frags, redistribute substrate, or rearrange aquascaping.\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\u003eMaintain stable water chemistry and good oxygenation. Consistency in temperature, salinity, and pH is more important than maintaining one exact value within these ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature males develop brilliant red dorsal, anal, and pelvic fins that intensify during displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tightly secured aquarium lid is essential because fairy wrasses are highly capable jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits from two to three small daily feedings of appropriately sized planktonic and meaty foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales may become territorial toward similar fairy wrasses despite being peaceful toward most unrelated tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes not require a sand bed for sleeping and normally retreats into rockwork at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TSA Fish","offers":[{"title":"Male \/ MALE","offer_id":50785184579882,"sku":"WRAxMRub","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female \/ FEMALE","offer_id":52787762856234,"sku":"WRAxFRub","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Super Male \/ SUPER","offer_id":52787770523946,"sku":"WRAxSRub","price":101.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0873\/7322\/files\/RubyFinnedWrasse.png?v=1789139130","url":"https:\/\/topshelfaquatics.com\/products\/ruby-finned-fairy-wrasse-cirrhilabrus-rubripinnis","provider":"Top Shelf Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}