{"product_id":"naokos-fairy-wrasse-cirrhilabrus-naokoae-saltwater","title":"Naoko's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus naokoae)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNaoko's Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus naokoae\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the showiest small reef fish money can buy: a male in display color wears a deep crimson back, a glowing golden band behind the head, and a soft pink-white belly, all flickering as he cruises and flashes at his reflection. This listing is for a male in full color. Completely reef safe and peaceful, fairy wrasses are the ideal centerpiece for a mixed reef that already has its cleanup crew sorted. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e while you plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons or larger. He stays around 3 inches but swims constantly in open water above the rockwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid is non-negotiable:\u003c\/strong\u003e fairy wrasses are famous jumpers, and a startled one will find any gap. A tight mesh lid is the single most important piece of equipment for this fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, salinity 1.020 to 1.026, dKH 8 to 12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e a zooplankton hunter. Offer small meaty foods like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-brine-shrimp-plus\"\u003efrozen brine shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, and a quality pellet such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-formula-1-pellets\"\u003eFormula One\u003c\/a\u003e, ideally two or three small feedings a day. A varied, frequent diet keeps his red and gold at maximum saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep him confident:\u003c\/strong\u003e peaceful tankmates and plenty of rockwork hiding spots keep a fairy wrasse out in the open. Bullied or stressed males fade and hide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e he sleeps tucked deep in the rock inside a thin mucus cocoon. Disappearing at lights-out is normal, not a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus naokoae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNaoko's Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner friendly, with a tight lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, completely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e55 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore, small meaty foods fed often\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndonesia, Western Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFairy wrasses are peaceful with nearly everything: clownfish, gobies, blennies, tangs, anthias, cardinals, and all corals and invertebrates. Keep only one male \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus\u003c\/em\u003e per tank unless the system is very large, since males of similar species can squabble over display rights. Milder wrasses from other genera, like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-wrasse-halichoeres-melanurus-saltwater\"\u003eNeon Wrasse\u003c\/a\u003e, usually mix in without drama. Avoid housing him with aggressive dottybacks or large angry damsels that would keep him hiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePiscine Energetics PE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e, the staple that keeps fairy wrasses fat and colorful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-brine-shrimp-plus\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Brine Shrimp Plus\u003c\/a\u003e, an easy conditioning food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-formula-one\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Formula One\u003c\/a\u003e, a balanced meaty blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-formula-1-pellets\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Formula 1 Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, for daily dry feedings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Naoko's Fairy Wrasse reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, one hundred percent. It hunts zooplankton in the water column and never bothers corals, shrimp, snails, or clams. It is one of the safest fish you can add to a reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill he keep his bright colors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith frequent varied feeding and peaceful tankmates, yes. Males fade when stressed, underfed, or kept without an audience. Feeding two or three small meals a day and giving him secure rockwork is the recipe for a permanently lit-up wrasse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep him with other wrasses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne male fairy wrasse per tank is the safe rule. Wrasses from different genera, like a Neon Wrasse or a Melanurus, generally coexist fine in 75 gallons and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did he vanish at night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe is asleep inside the rockwork, wrapped in a thin mucus cocoon that fairy wrasses spin each evening. He will reappear shortly after the lights come on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48252111487195,"sku":"FWRNA400AA-0","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/naokowrasse.jpg?v=1770903652","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/naokos-fairy-wrasse-cirrhilabrus-naokoae-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}