{"product_id":"pintail-fairy-wrasse","title":"Pintail 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\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout Pintail Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pintail Fairy Wrasse is a stunning and highly sought-after reef fish named for the \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive elongated, pintail-shaped tail of mature males\u003c\/strong\u003e. Males display vibrant pink, red, orange and purple colouration, often becoming particularly intense when displaying to females or rival males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePintail Fairy Wrasses are \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful, active swimmers\u003c\/strong\u003e that spend much of their time moving through the open water above the rockwork. Their small size and spectacular colouration make them an excellent choice for established reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other fairy wrasses, they are \u003cstrong\u003eprotogynous hermaphrodites\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning individuals begin life as females and the dominant individual can transition into a male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally reef safe and will leave corals and most ornamental invertebrates alone. A secure lid or mesh cover is essential, as they are capable jumpers.\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 isosceles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pintail 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 10–12 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 150 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 Pintail Fairy Wrasses reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and are excellent additions to coral reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called a Pintail Fairy Wrasse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature males develop an unusual \u003cstrong\u003eelongated tail shape\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the species its distinctive pintail appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Pintail Fairy Wrasses eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are planktivores and readily accept \u003cstrong\u003emysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped seafood and quality marine pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e. Several smaller meals throughout the day are beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Pintail Fairy Wrasses be kept in groups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A group consisting of \u003cstrong\u003eone male with several females\u003c\/strong\u003e can work well in a suitably sized aquarium. Multiple males may compete for dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Pintail Fairy Wrasses change sex?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are \u003cstrong\u003eprotogynous hermaphrodites\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individuals begin life as females and the dominant female can transition into a male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Pintail Fairy Wrasses jump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A \u003cstrong\u003etight-fitting lid or mesh cover is strongly recommended\u003c\/strong\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 excellent jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple males in a small aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMale competition can result in territorial behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding only once per day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir active lifestyle benefits from several smaller meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with aggressive fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir peaceful nature makes them vulnerable to harassment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough open swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey spend much of their time in the water column above the rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding them 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":48955611414667,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/N34qrl2tn7P-HeRNcxEHcvv_9HGdD8URPVOyUoTaYQgJzQ-SO0PYDMDl0Xl8id7kfcdQogN_hKswSvRmck6kCas8HN-a8DEPdms49q8ER3scr9FkcBDd3PdUd3rynP9rUg-4b8xJ2Mh6wNozgKFK9iOUazkCdn-5OBYjglfYtY5JsH-QmNTGLLi.jpg?v=1787295352","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/pintail-fairy-wrasse","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}