{"product_id":"red-head-salon-fairy-wrasse-cirrhilabrus-cf-rubrimentum","title":"Red Head Salon Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus cf. rubrimentum)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rzkdgm\" data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRed Head Saloon Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a highly desirable reef fish known for its vivid red-orange head, elegant body shape, and constant active swimming behaviour. Like other fairy wrasses, it adds movement, colour shifts, and personality to reef aquariums, especially when males display their full fin extensions during courtship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eThis species is peaceful, reef safe, and ideal for mature reef systems with plenty of swimming space and secure rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"521\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"182xu3l\" data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eCirrhilabrus cf. rubrimentum\u003c\/em\u003e (trade grouping \/ regional variant naming)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pmqvto\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tom153\" data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eRed Head Saloon Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"85959z\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eRed Head Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14b9pgq\" data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eSaloon Fairy Wrasse (trade shorthand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qzafwm\" data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eEasy to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hen2a5\" data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"793\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19ibluo\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eYes — completely reef safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3gjly\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e200L+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pg3mko\" data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eAround 8–12cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"709irz\" data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e5–8+ years with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1suaofr\" data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eRed Head Fairy Wrasses are found in Indo-Pacific reef slopes and rubble zones where they swim above coral structures in loose groups. Males are highly active and display constantly, while females tend to remain slightly more subdued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eThey spend most of their time in the mid-water column feeding on plankton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"km3ghp\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eFairy wrasses are planktivores and require a varied protein-rich diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"111urya\" data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eRecommended Foods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vj1e9u\" data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19eo7cs\" data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eBrine shrimp (enriched)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jfen13\" data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eCopepods and zooplankton blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ml98ik\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eSmall marine pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5fk949\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eFinely chopped seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ot4key\" data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eHigh-quality frozen marine mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily in small portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e9f84q\" data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11uh918\" data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eTemperature: 24–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6w2ke6\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eSalinity: 1.024–1.026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xmjw3g\" data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w4edhg\" data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eNitrate: \u0026lt;10–15ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l355ek\" data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eStable reef conditions with good oxygenation are ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"go244y\" data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eRed Head Fairy Wrasses thrive in peaceful reef aquariums with open swimming space and secure cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hgosnf\" data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eIdeal Setup Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xxxoqs\" data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eOpen mid-water swimming zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11zx7gf\" data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eLive rock with caves for sleeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"af5esf\" data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eModerate, reef-safe flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"141oc57\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003ePeaceful tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7tx2sp\" data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eTight-fitting lid (strong jumper risk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eThey typically sleep within rock crevices or mucus cocoons at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14bu82z\" data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eVery peaceful and excellent for community reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"w2eo3m\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ujppb9\" data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eClownfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xgny7l\" data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eTangs (peaceful species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"126nag2\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eGobies and blennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"147qs5c\" data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eAnthias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kuoasb\" data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003eDwarf angelfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mei2g7\" data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eOther fairy wrasses (proper hierarchy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"djj6y4\" data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eUse Caution With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"119rdez\" data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eLarge aggressive wrasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"181t47g\" data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003eDottybacks in small systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5e5ajy\" data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003ePredatory fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13nryz5\" data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003eVery timid nano fish in confined tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10qn8xj\" data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"re7yxj\" data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eNo Lid on Tank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eFairy wrasses are strong jumpers, especially when first introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"116kxws\" data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2706\"\u003eUnderfeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eThey need regular small meals due to high metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1edx8s0\" data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003eMixing Too Aggressive Wrasses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003eAggression can occur if introduced incorrectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1jbhgmn\" data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eSmall Tank Environments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003eThey need swimming space to display natural behaviour and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1cu5ghn\" data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003eFun Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jxznk8\" data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003eMales dramatically intensify colour when courting females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9zmx34\" data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3094\"\u003eThey often “flash” colour changes when interacting with other wrasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ugq9hz\" data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3146\"\u003eFairy wrasses can shift social status in groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m3pukk\" data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003eThey sleep in a mucus cocoon hidden in rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"v9vv1o\" data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003eWhy Buy Red Head Fairy Wrasses From \u003ca data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3331\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" 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