{"product_id":"katherina-fairy-wrasse","title":"Katherina 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: 49.3694%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2703%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\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: 49.3694%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2703%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\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: 49.3694%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2703%; 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: 49.3694%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2703%; 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\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Katherina Fairy Wrasse\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Katherina Fairy Wrasse, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eKatherine's Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a stunning small reef fish from the western Pacific. Males develop particularly impressive colouration, with \u003cstrong\u003erich red and pink tones, contrasting white areas and vivid blue highlights on the fins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Females are generally more uniformly orange-red and may display a dark spot near the tail. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis peaceful and active wrasse spends much of its time swimming through the \u003cstrong\u003emidwater above the rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, searching for small planktonic foods. It is an excellent choice for established reef aquariums and is generally compatible with corals and most reef inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatherina Fairy Wrasses are \u003cstrong\u003eprotogynous hermaphrodites\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning they begin life as females and the dominant individual can transition into a male. They can be kept individually or as a male with several females in a suitably sized aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most fairy wrasses, they are \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent jumpers\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a secure lid or mesh cover is strongly recommended.\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 katherinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katherina Fairy Wrasse \/ Katherine's Fairy 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 7–10 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 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 Katherina 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 Katherina Fairy Wrasse get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFishBase records a maximum length of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7.1 cm standard length\u003c\/strong\u003e, although aquarium sources may give larger overall-length estimates. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Katherina Fairy Wrasses eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are carnivorous planktivores and readily accept \u003cstrong\u003emysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, chopped seafood and quality marine pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e. Several smaller meals throughout the day are ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Katherina Fairy Wrasses be kept in groups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A \u003cstrong\u003esingle male with several females\u003c\/strong\u003e can work well in an appropriately sized aquarium. Multiple males may compete with one another. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Katherina Fairy Wrasses change sex?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Like other fairy wrasses, they are \u003cstrong\u003eprotogynous hermaphrodites\u003c\/strong\u003e. A dominant female can transition into a male when required by the social hierarchy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Katherina Fairy Wrasses jump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A \u003cstrong\u003etight-fitting lid or mesh cover is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent escapes.\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 together in a small aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMales can compete aggressively for dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding only once per day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir active, planktivorous lifestyle benefits from multiple 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 appreciate open areas above the rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to an immature aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mature, stable reef system is preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955606466699,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/sp6lCc6YSB69-LAchIFyc5WIGh7nEbpp4XYXLfsgXY7T7yZCg335y1z_XeGeNV_CQFl6aKesIDcAoJuKE3N1q8eQ9mdlk_xHl_NNm_iMFjGBRgv1hUf3pIawPnRFBrWUJ9syZp9Y8JuNsMd-Hr4hqaukqvXeEVYurrGjUyle3COZtAuoBUPZINH.jpg?v=1787295026","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/katherina-fairy-wrasse","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}