{"product_id":"lubbocks-fairy-wrasse","title":"Lubbocks Fairy Wrasse | Cirrhilabrus lubbocki","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse is a small, peaceful and beautifully multicoloured wrasse that is entirely reef safe. Males blend yellow, pink, blue and green across the body, brightening dramatically when displaying. Hardy, active and undemanding by fairy-wrasse standards, it is a wonderful splash of colour and movement for a peaceful reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCirrhilabrus lubbocki comes from the western Pacific, where it lives in aggregations over rubble zones and the lower edges of coral reefs, feeding on zooplankton drifting past. It shelters in the rock at night. In the aquarium it wants plenty of live rock with crevices, some shaded areas and open water in which to swim and feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slender wrasse with variable colouring across its range, typically combining a yellow to greenish back, pinkish flanks and blue highlights, with males more vivid than the pink-toned females. Colour peaks during courtship displays. A healthy fish is well filled through the body, alert and swimming openly rather than hiding constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA peaceful, somewhat timid wrasse that will not trouble corals or invertebrates. It mixes well with other calm reef fish, and males are more tolerant of each other than most fairy wrasses, though a single male with a group of females is the safest mix. It should not be housed with aggressive fish that will bully it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA zooplankton feeder that thrives on small, frequent meals. Offer vitamin-enriched mysis and brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and quality frozen and pellet foods two to three times daily to keep its colour and condition at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of around 120 L, with 150 L or larger recommended, particularly for a small group. Maintain temperature at 22–26°C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity around 1.020–1.026. Moderate flow with calmer resting areas and secure rockwork suits it. A tight-fitting lid is essential, as these wrasses are keen jumpers. It is completely reef safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike other fairy wrasses, Lubbock's spawns at dusk with the male ascending alongside a female to release eggs and sperm into the water column. The resulting pelagic larvae are extremely difficult to rear, so captive breeding is rare. The realistic aim is a settled, well-fed harem showing good colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirrhilabrus lubbocki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLubbock's Fairy Wrasse (Multicolor Fairy Wrasse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Pacific; reef slopes and rubble zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5–8 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore; zooplankton, mysis, brine and quality prepared foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.020–1.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include clownfish, gobies, dartfish, anthias, small tangs, other peaceful wrasses and most reef-safe community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large aggressive fish that will bully it, and take care when mixing with other fairy wrasses unless the aquarium is spacious and they are introduced together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55234124939555,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55234124972323,"sku":"AA1760","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Lubbock_s_Fairy_Wrasse_Cirrhilabrus_lubbocki_084c52e6-9ee2-45f9-aece-0a4bb96aff11.jpg?v=1781681626","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/lubbocks-fairy-wrasse","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}