{"product_id":"yellow-fin-fairy-wrasse","title":"Yellow Fin Fairy Wrasse","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Fin Fairy Wrasse (\u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus flavidorsalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact and beautifully colored reef wrasse prized for its vivid male coloration and graceful swimming behavior. Mature males can display shades of red, pink, orange, and pale cream across the body, contrasted by a brilliant yellow dorsal fin. Coloration can shift noticeably with mood, social status, and display behavior, giving established males an especially dynamic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the Western Central Pacific, this species occurs around the Philippines, eastern Indonesia, and Sabah, Malaysia. It naturally inhabits protected coral and rubble slopes, often among finely branching coral habitat at depths ranging from approximately 20 to 130 feet. In the wild, Yellow Fin Fairy Wrasses may occur in social aggregations while feeding on small planktonic organisms above the reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching only about 2.5–3 inches as an adult, this species is an excellent marine aquarium fish for established reef systems. Its peaceful temperament, active midwater behavior, brilliant coloration, and excellent compatibility with corals make it particularly appealing for smaller and medium-sized reef aquariums.\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, Eastern Indonesia, and Sabah, Malaysia\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus flavidorsalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide an established aquarium with a combination of open swimming space and substantial rockwork. The Yellow Fin Fairy Wrasse is an active midwater swimmer that benefits from unobstructed areas where it can cruise and feed throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwork should provide caves, crevices, overhangs, and protected retreats where the fish can shelter when frightened and sleep at night. Unlike many sand-burying wrasses, fairy wrasses do not require a deep sand bed and normally retreat into reef structure after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate to strong water movement and good oxygenation are appropriate. The aquarium should provide both active circulation and protected areas where the fish can rest comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tightly secured aquarium lid or fine mesh cover is essential. Fairy wrasses are accomplished jumpers and can escape through surprisingly small openings, particularly when startled, chased, or newly introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Fin Fairy Wrasse is primarily a planktivorous carnivore that naturally captures small zooplankton from the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a varied diet including mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, cyclops, finely chopped krill, and quality frozen marine blends. Appropriately sized high-quality marine pellets and flakes can also be incorporated once readily accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its small size and active metabolism, two to three modest feedings per day are ideal. 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 can provide useful supplemental feeding opportunities, but natural prey populations should not replace regular prepared feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Fin Fairy Wrasse is generally peaceful and works well with other non-aggressive marine aquarium fish. Suitable tankmates include gobies, blennies, clownfish, cardinalfish, anthias, flasher wrasses, and many other peaceful fairy wrasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature males may become territorial toward other male fairy wrasses, particularly closely related or similarly colored species. Providing adequate swimming space and numerous retreats helps reduce competition when maintaining multiple wrasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species naturally occurs in social aggregations and can be maintained with compatible females in sufficiently spacious aquariums. Avoid highly aggressive tankmates that may continually chase the wrasse or prevent it from feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef Safe: Yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Fin 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 as part of the fish's normal feeding behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small adult size and midwater lifestyle make it unlikely to disturb coral frags, move 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\u003eA tightly secured aquarium lid is essential because fairy wrasses are exceptional jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature males can display considerable color variation, with the distinctive yellow dorsal fin becoming especially prominent during displays.\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 generally peaceful toward 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":"-","offer_id":50785179730218,"sku":"WRAxYelFin","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0873\/7322\/files\/YellowFinFairyWrasse.png?v=1789138236","url":"https:\/\/topshelfaquatics.com\/products\/yellow-fin-fairy-wrasse","provider":"Top Shelf Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}