{"product_id":"monsoon-wrasse-female","title":"Monsoon Wrasse Female | Cirrhilabrus hygroxerus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Monsoon Fairy Wrasse is a rare, beautifully coloured Australian fairy wrasse, active and peaceful, that brings constant movement and colour to the reef. This listing is for a female, which shows the softer, more subdued colouring of the species. Adults reach around 7–8 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCirrhilabrus hygroxerus is known only from a small area of the eastern Timor Sea, roughly 200 km north of Darwin, Australia, where it lives on coral reefs at depths of around 18–37 m. It is a relatively recent addition to science and the hobby. In the aquarium it appreciates plenty of live rock for shelter, open water above the reef for swimming, and a stable, well-established reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are strikingly marked in red, orange and blue with a bold pattern, while females such as this one are more modestly coloured in orange-pink tones with subtle patterning. Like all fairy wrasses the body is slender and streamlined, built for active swimming. Healthy specimens are alert, full-bodied and quick to feed, with clear eyes and intact fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is peaceful. The Monsoon Fairy Wrasse is a well-mannered community fish that poses no threat to corals or invertebrates and rarely troubles other fish. Males can be territorial toward other male fairy wrasses, but females are especially peaceful. It mixes well with most reef fish and is a good candidate for a peaceful, mixed reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species is a carnivore and planktivore. Offer a varied diet of mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood and quality marine pellets and flakes. As a very active swimmer it benefits from being fed small amounts two or three times daily. A mature tank with a healthy pod population provides valuable natural grazing between feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 200 L, with 250 L or larger recommended for long-term housing. Maintain temperature at 24–27°C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity 1.023–1.025. Moderate reef flow and plenty of rockwork with open swimming space suit it best. A tight-fitting lid is essential, as fairy wrasses are accomplished jumpers, especially when first introduced or startled. Stable water and calm tank mates help it settle quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFairy wrasses are haremic and change sex from female to male, but they are rarely bred in home aquariums. Spawning is pelagic and the larvae are very difficult to rear, requiring specialist systems. For general keeping, focus on stable conditions, good feeding and a secure lid rather than active breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirrhilabrus hygroxerus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonsoon Fairy Wrasse (Female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Timor Sea, north of Darwin, Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years\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\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore\/planktivore; mysis, enriched brine shrimp, chopped seafood, marine pellets and flakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27°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\u003e1.023–1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef aquariums and peaceful community marine systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes; safe with corals and invertebrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include clownfish, tangs, cardinalfish, gobies, dartfish, dwarf angelfish, anthias and other peaceful reef fish. Multiple females can be kept together, and a single male may be added to form a harem in a larger tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large aggressive fish, aggressive dottybacks or other pushy species that will bully it, and other male fairy wrasses in smaller aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55234136342819,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55234136375587,"sku":"BA8326","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Monsoon_Wrasse_Female_Cirrhilabrus_hygroxerus_d1396a44-4df4-4634-b777-bafc39b6efaf.jpg?v=1781681627","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/monsoon-wrasse-female","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}