{"product_id":"pink-margin-fairy-wrasse-pair-cirrhilabrus-rubrimarginatus-saltwater","title":"Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse Pair (Cirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus)","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\u003ePink Margin Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the cleanest looking fish in a genus full of show-offs: a rose and salmon body that warms to gold along the back, finished with the thin red fin margins the species is named for. This listing is a \u003cstrong\u003emale and female pair\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is how you actually get the full display, since a male only lights up when he has a female to flare at. Like every fairy wrasse it is completely reef safe, active in open water all day, and peaceful with anything it cannot swallow. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to round out the reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eA tight lid is rule one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairy wrasses are the hobby's most notorious carpet surfers, and the risk is highest in the first few weeks. A fitted screen lid like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/innovative-marine-safescreen-mesh-screen-lid-fusion-20-long\"\u003eInnovative Marine SafeScreen\u003c\/a\u003e is required equipment here, not an upgrade. Close the gaps around returns, cords and overflows too, a wrasse only needs one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 gallons or larger with genuine swimming length. A pair needs more open water than a single fish, and this species cruises the tank all day rather than perching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, salinity 1.020 to 1.025, dKH 8 to 12. Stability matters more than hitting any one number exactly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e a zooplankton feeder in the wild, so think small and often. Two or three modest meals a day of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e, enriched brine, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/reef-nutrition-tigger-pods-live\"\u003elive copepods\u003c\/a\u003e and a quality marine pellet will keep both fish full-bodied and colored up. Frequent small portions beat one big feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting and aquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a deeper-water species collected well below the reef crest, so expect a shy first week under bright reef lighting. Give it rockwork to duck into and open water in front of it. Both fish settle quickly once they learn where food comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt night\u003c\/strong\u003e fairy wrasses wrap themselves in a mucus cocoon and wedge into the rocks. Not being able to find them after lights out is normal, not a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 rubrimarginatus\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;\"\u003ePink Margin Fairy Wrasse, Red-Margined Fairy Wrasse, Pintail Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOne male and one female\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;\"\u003eModerate\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, fully\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax adult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 5 in (13 cm) for the male, female slightly smaller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin tank size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e90 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, zooplankton feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\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;\"\u003eWestern Pacific: Indonesia, Philippines, southern Japan, Palau\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\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e tangs, dwarf and swallowtail angels, clownfish, anthias, cardinalfish, gobies, blennies and other peaceful reef fish. It is safe with every coral, and safe with shrimp, snails, clams and other invertebrates, which is what makes fairy wrasses such easy reef additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the pair intact.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not add a second male \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus\u003c\/em\u003e, males will fight. If you want to build a harem later, add more females rather than another male, and add them all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd other fairy and flasher wrasses carefully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Different species usually coexist in a large tank, but similar-looking or similarly-colored males can trigger disputes. Introduce new wrasses at the same time or with rockwork rearranged, and give them space. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/clown-fairy-wrasse-cirrhilabrus-solorensis-saltwater\"\u003eClown Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/a\u003e is different enough in color to usually pair up fine in a large system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e aggressive dottybacks, large aggressive triggers and puffers, lionfish, groupers, or anything with a mouth big enough to fit a five-inch wrasse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 meaty frozen food, high in fat and readily taken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/reef-nutrition-tigger-pods-live\"\u003eReef Nutrition Tigger-Pods\u003c\/a\u003e: live copepods that trigger natural picking behavior, great for settling a shy new wrasse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e: a second frozen option to keep the diet varied.\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: a quality dry food for the meals between frozen feedings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/boyd-vitachem-marine-liquid-vitamin-saltwater\"\u003eBoyd Vitachem Marine\u003c\/a\u003e: vitamin soak for frozen food, worth doing during the first weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/innovative-marine-safescreen-mesh-screen-lid-fusion-20-long\"\u003eInnovative Marine SafeScreen Mesh Screen Lid\u003c\/a\u003e: the jump insurance this fish genuinely needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003eDo I really need a lid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. This is the single most common way people lose a fairy wrasse, and it usually happens in the first two weeks while the fish is still spooky. A screen lid costs a fraction of the pair and removes the risk entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does buying a pair get me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nColor and behavior. A lone male in a tank with nothing to display to tends to sit in his everyday coloration. With a female present he flashes, spreads his fins and drives the intense pink and red that people buy this species for. You also skip the guesswork of sexing and introducing a second fish later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they safe with my corals and cleanup crew?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCompletely. \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus\u003c\/em\u003e wrasses feed on zooplankton in the water column and have no interest in coral tissue, clam mantles, ornamental shrimp or snails. They are among the safest fish you can put in a full reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the male look washed out some days?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat is normal. Fairy wrasse males cycle between a muted resting color and full display color many times a day, and they also fade at night. Shipping and a new tank will mute him for a while too. Good food and a settled tank bring the color back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49219399811291,"sku":"3337392","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/48e0b75e-3928-4402-b1c9-71c4305693c4.jpg?v=1788465076","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-margin-fairy-wrasse-pair-cirrhilabrus-rubrimarginatus-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}