{"product_id":"longfin-ruby-wrasse","title":"Longfin Ruby Wrasse","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Ruby Longfin Fairy Wrasse\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ruby Longfin Fairy Wrasse is a stunning marine fish known for its \u003cstrong\u003evibrant ruby-red to orange body, pale underside and electric blue markings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Males can develop particularly spectacular colouration, with elongated dorsal and pelvic fins that give this species its distinctive long-fin appearance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a relatively small \u003cstrong\u003efairy wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Central Indian Ocean, including Sri Lanka and the Maldives. It is a peaceful, active species that adds constant movement and colour to a reef aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby Longfin Fairy Wrasses are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be kept with corals. They appreciate plenty of live rock with caves and crevices for shelter and resting. Like other fairy wrasses, they are also known to jump, so a secure aquarium lid is strongly recommended. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have a high metabolism and should be fed a varied diet containing quality marine pellets and flakes alongside frozen or live meaty foods such as mysis and brine shrimp.\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 rubeus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby Longfin 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 5–8 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 120–200 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 \/ Omnivore\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 Ruby Longfin Fairy Wrasses reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered reef safe and are an excellent addition to coral aquariums. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Ruby Longfin Fairy Wrasses get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFishBase records a maximum of around \u003cstrong\u003e5.4 cm standard length\u003c\/strong\u003e, although aquarium retailers commonly list specimens up to around 8 cm depending on measurement and sex. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Ruby Longfin Fairy Wrasses be kept in groups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fairy wrasses can be kept in groups or harems, with one male and multiple females being a possible arrangement in a suitably sized aquarium. Males may develop from females through sex change. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Ruby Longfin Fairy Wrasses jump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tight-fitting lid or covered aquarium is strongly recommended. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Ruby Longfin Fairy Wrasses eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a varied diet of quality marine pellets and flakes along with frozen or live meaty foods such as mysis shrimp and brine shrimp. Several smaller meals can be beneficial for this active fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in an uncovered aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFairy wrasses are notorious jumpers. Always use a secure lid or appropriately covered system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaves and crevices provide important shelter and resting areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding too infrequently\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir active lifestyle means they benefit from regular feeding rather than one large meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with aggressive fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are peaceful and can be intimidated by highly aggressive tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssuming every specimen will look identical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColouration can vary with sex, age, location and individual condition. 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