{"product_id":"sailfin-fairy-wrasse-cirrhilabrus-cf-isosceles","title":"Sailfin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus cf. isosceles)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSailfin Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a stunning, highly active reef fish known for its vibrant coloration, graceful swimming style, and the male’s impressive sail-like dorsal fin. This species is part of the fairy wrasse group, which are among the most colourful and reef-safe fish available in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eSailfin Fairy Wrasses are peaceful, hardy in established systems, and constantly on the move, making them a true display fish for mature reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"182xu3l\" data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eCirrhilabrus cf. isosceles\u003c\/em\u003e (trade grouping \/ regional variation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pmqvto\" data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bjxr7e\" data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eSailfin Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k4zacf\" data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eSailfin Wrasse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f7d26k\" data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eFairy Wrasse (Sailfin variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qzafwm\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eEasy to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hen2a5\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"753\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19ibluo\" data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eYes — completely reef safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3gjly\" data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e200L+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5kfy20\" data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eAround 10–12cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"709irz\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e5–8+ years with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1suaofr\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eSailfin Fairy Wrasses are found throughout Indo-Pacific reef slopes and rubble zones where they swim above coral heads in loose groups. They are highly active mid-water swimmers, constantly darting in and out of the water column while feeding on plankton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eMales are typically more brightly coloured and display enlarged dorsal fins used for courtship and dominance displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"km3ghp\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eFairy Wrasses are planktivores and require a varied, protein-rich diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"111urya\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eRecommended Foods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u16jgi\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pqnwho\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eBrine shrimp (enriched)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gq9ztg\" data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eCopepods and zooplankton foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n30h2w\" data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eMarine pellets (small size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xwcssi\" data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eHigh-quality frozen marine blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily in small portions to match their active metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e9f84q\" data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"l4l55\" data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eRecommended Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kvso5a\" data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eSalinity: 1.024–1.026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ihs70\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eTemperature: 24–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"184g37g\" data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ytfumf\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eAmmonia: 0ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pi3vo6\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eNitrite: 0ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w7ovp2\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eNitrate: \u0026lt;15ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eStable, oxygen-rich reef systems are ideal for long-term health and colour vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"go244y\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eSailfin Fairy Wrasses thrive in open reef aquariums with swimming space and secure hiding places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hgosnf\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eIdeal Setup Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vspund\" data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eOpen water column for swimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9d3bfi\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eLive rock with caves and crevices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11mnx7\" data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eModerate flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bojrmq\" data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eSecure lid (very strong jumper risk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q4qqnv\" data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003ePeaceful tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eThey often sleep in rock crevices or mucus cocoons at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14bu82z\" data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eSailfin Fairy Wrasses are excellent community reef fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9znyyb\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eCommon Compatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3pp0x1\" data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eClownfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17826xz\" data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eTangs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ybdoik\" data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eBlennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xc5ue5\" data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eGobies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ptk2sb\" data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eDwarf angelfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c8lhj4\" data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eAnthias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qf75il\" data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eOther peaceful wrasses (with proper hierarchy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"djj6y4\" data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eUse Caution With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pfdgl6\" data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eAggressive wrasses (especially larger Halichoeres species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13eg4z2\" data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003ePredatory fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gf7oq\" data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003eVery timid nano species in confined systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eThey do best in peaceful to moderately active reef communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10qn8xj\" data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2706\"\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1c8dulx\" data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003eNot Using a Lid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003eFairy wrasses are strong jumpers, especially when startled or during introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"116kxws\" data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003eUnderfeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003eTheir high metabolism requires regular small feedings. Poor feeding leads to weight loss quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hjw2u\" data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003eKeeping in Small Tanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3029\"\u003eThey need swimming space to express natural behaviour and maintain colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15tm93l\" data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003eMixing With Aggressive Wrasses Too Early\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003eHierarchy disputes can occur if introduced incorrectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1cu5ghn\" data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3150\"\u003eFun Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4ano3w\" data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003eMale Sailfin Fairy Wrasses develop dramatically larger and more colourful fins than females.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s9t9s3\" data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003eThey can change colour intensity depending on mood, breeding status, and environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w7yymx\" data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3409\"\u003eAt night, they often sleep in a protective mucus cocoon inside rockwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8luu9r\" data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eThey are among the most active “open water” wrasses in reef aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10kzfc1\" data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3615\"\u003eWhy Buy Sailfin Fairy Wrasses From \u003ca data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3614\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aquamarineaquaristic.com.au?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAquamarine Aquaristic\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-45720d6d.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3852\"\u003eAt Aquamarine Aquaristic, our wrasses are carefully acclimated and observed for strong feeding response before sale. 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