Red Fin Fairy Wrasse
Red Fin Fairy Wrasse
**Red Fin Fairy Wrasse: A Dazzling Jewel for Your Reef Aquarium**
Transform your marine setup with the enchanting Red Fin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubripinnis), a vibrant and active species that promises to captivate any onlooker. Adorned with striking red fins and a shimmering palette of purple and blue hues, this wrasse is not only a visual masterpiece but also a delightful addition to your underwater community.
**Care Requirements**
- **Care Level**: Moderate
- **Water Parameters**: Maintain water temperatures between 72-78°F, a pH level of 8.1-8.4, and a specific gravity of 1.020-1.025 to ensure optimal health and vibrancy.
- **Minimum Tank Size**: 55+ gallons. Providing ample swimming space and hiding spots will encourage natural behavior and reduce stress.
- **Diet**: Carnivore. The Red Fin Fairy Wrasse thrives on a varied diet of meaty foods, including frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality marine pellets or flakes. Supplement with live foods for added enrichment and nutrition.
**Compatibility & Behavior**
The Red Fin Fairy Wrasse is renowned for its peaceful temperament, making it an ideal candidate for reef tanks. It coexists harmoniously with most reef inhabitants, including corals and invertebrates, and can be paired with other non-aggressive fish species. However, it's recommended to avoid housing with larger, more aggressive fish to prevent intimidation and stress.
**Why Choose the Red Fin Fairy Wrasse?**
Perfect for both novice and experienced aquarists, the Red Fin Fairy Wrasse brings not only color but also charm to your marine world. Its graceful movements and inquisitive nature will provide endless fascination, while its relatively easy care requirements make it a manageable yet rewarding choice.
Add a splash of elegance and excitement to your aquarium with the Red Fin Fairy Wrasse, and watch as it becomes the jewel of your underwater kingdom.
Feeding & Diet
Feeding & Diet
An opportunistic omnivore, the Pithos Crab will scavenge detritus, uneaten food, and algae — making it a natural cleanup crew member. Supplement with small meaty foods like mysis shrimp or pellets 2–3x per week if natural food sources are limited.
Care & Water Parameters
Care & Water Parameters
The Pithos Crab thrives in stable, well-maintained reef conditions. Target parameters: temperature 72–78°F, salinity 1.025–1.026 SG, pH 8.1–8.4, and alkalinity 8–12 dKH. A mature, established tank of at least 20 gallons is recommended.
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Generally considered reef-safe. The Pithos Crab coexists well with most corals and peaceful fish. Use caution with very small invertebrates or slow-moving tankmates. Provide ample rockwork and hiding spots to reduce territorial behavior.
Size & Growth
Size & Growth
Pithos Crabs are typically shipped at 0.5–1.5 inches. They are slow-growing and generally remain small, making them well-suited for nano and mid-size reef systems.
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
All livestock ships with heat or cold packs as needed and is packaged for safe transit. We stand behind a live arrival guarantee — if your animal arrives DOA, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with a clear photo. See our full DOA policy for claim details.
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