{"product_id":"dotted-fairy-wrasse","title":"Dotted Fairy Wrasse","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Dotted Fairy Wrasse\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dotted Fairy Wrasse, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eFinespot Wrasse or Fine-Spotted Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a beautiful Australian-associated fairy wrasse covered in \u003cstrong\u003enumerous small pink, blue and white spots\u003c\/strong\u003e. Males can develop particularly impressive colouration, with reddish upper-body tones, blue spotting and elongated pelvic fins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an active but generally peaceful reef fish that spends much of its time swimming through the \u003cstrong\u003emidwater above rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, searching for zooplankton. It is an excellent choice for a mature reef aquarium and can add considerable movement and colour to the display. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDotted Fairy Wrasses are \u003cstrong\u003eprotogynous hermaphrodites\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning individuals begin life as females and the dominant fish can transition into a male. They can naturally occur in groups consisting of a dominant male and several females. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most fairy wrasses, a \u003cstrong\u003esecure lid or mesh cover is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they are capable jumpers. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCirrhilabrus punctatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dotted Fairy Wrasse \/ Fine-Spotted Fairy Wrasse \/ Finespot Wrasse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Fairy Wrasse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200–300 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore \/ Planktivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater to Upper Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef aquariums and peaceful marine community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Dotted Fairy Wrasses reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and are well suited to coral reef aquariums. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Dotted Fairy Wrasse get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e13 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in total length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Dotted Fairy Wrasses eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature they feed primarily on \u003cstrong\u003ezooplankton in the water column\u003c\/strong\u003e. In aquariums they readily accept mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood and quality marine pellets. Multiple smaller feedings are beneficial. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Dotted Fairy Wrasses be kept in groups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They naturally form groups containing a dominant male and females. In captivity, a \u003cstrong\u003esingle male with multiple females\u003c\/strong\u003e can work well when aquarium size and compatibility allow. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Dotted Fairy Wrasses change sex?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are \u003cstrong\u003eprotogynous hermaphrodites\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dominant female can transition into a male when required by the social structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Dotted Fairy Wrasses jump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A \u003cstrong\u003etight-fitting lid or mesh screen is strongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaving the aquarium uncovered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFairy wrasses are notorious jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple males in a small aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMales can compete for dominance and may become territorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding only once a day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are active planktivores and benefit from several smaller meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with aggressive fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir peaceful temperament makes them vulnerable to harassment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey spend much of their time in the water column and need open areas above the rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to an unstable aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mature, stable reef system is preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917882372235,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/Dr82qbxCoEVcKAEk4vujptlYrSYlAT2k3BlNbyoOB9hoD8uBhlKyr3WzIBm4rwxk03mk22tazlc1syzxMH06U1-SKLfJQICK-hXJvot2sPgjeslfjq-MctHp4rcnkJ39a5XCtA3MF3qo4YnpR_UJ1o-ZqkZ6dYM0Ej3ktWn-bP9ATEAYJ7lsKEP.jpg?v=1787037489","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/dotted-fairy-wrasse","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}