{"product_id":"hooded-flame-male-fairy-wrasse","title":"Hooded Flame Male Fairy Wrasse","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hooded Flame Fairy Wrasse is one of the most highly coveted and visually spectacular members of the \u003ci\u003eCirrhilabrus\u003c\/i\u003e genus, often collected from deep-water environments. The male, which displays the most intense coloration, is a breathtaking combination of deep rose, red, and orange across its body. Its distinctive feature, from which it gets its name, is the \"hood\" or \"cap\" of color on its head, which can flash with brilliant intensity during courtship displays. Males typically feature a yellow belly and may have striking black or purple-black edging along the dorsal and caudal (tail) fins, contrasting sharply with the main body color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are peaceful, active, and an excellent choice for a well-maintained reef or fish-only system. Like all Fairy Wrasses, this species is known to be a \"jumper,\" necessitating a secure, tight-fitting lid on the aquarium. Wrasses are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning all individuals start life as females, and the largest, dominant female in a group will eventually transition into a fully colored terminal male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Aquarium Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAquarium Environment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide an established aquarium with ample live rock. The rockwork should create many crevices, caves, and sheltered spots where the wrasse can retreat and feel secure, especially when resting or initially acclimating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCover:\u003c\/b\u003e A \u003cb\u003etight-fitting lid or canopy is mandatory\u003c\/b\u003e, as all Fairy Wrasses are known to jump when startled or stressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e Wrasses in the genus \u003ci\u003eCirrhilabrus\u003c\/i\u003e do not bury in the sand to sleep, so a deep sand bed is not required for their safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e This species is a carnivore that requires a diet rich in high-quality, meaty marine preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFood Types:\u003c\/b\u003e Offer a varied diet of enriched frozen foods, such as Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, lobster eggs, and other finely chopped marine meats. They will also graze on micro-invertebrates (pods) found in the live rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed small portions frequently throughout the day to support their active metabolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e This is considered a reef-safe wrasse and typically will not harm corals, clams, or sessile invertebrates. They may, however, occasionally prey on tiny, ornamental crustaceans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSocial:\u003c\/b\u003e The Hooded Flame Fairy Wrasse is peaceful and pairs well with other peaceful reef fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGroup Housing:\u003c\/b\u003e If keeping more than one, they are best maintained in a harem structure: \u003cb\u003eone male with several females.\u003c\/b\u003e Introducing the female(s) first, or all fish simultaneously, is recommended. Introducing a new, smaller male to an established male is likely to result in aggression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSex Change:\u003c\/b\u003e All individuals are born female and may change sex to male as they mature or become the dominant fish in a group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marine Fish Masters","offers":[{"title":"Small 2-3\"","offer_id":51422614847780,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 3-4\"","offer_id":51422614880548,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 4-6\"","offer_id":51422614913316,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Show 6\"+","offer_id":51422614946084,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/7330\/9732\/files\/HOODED_1.jpg?v=1762424874","url":"https:\/\/krffii-gg.myshopify.com\/products\/hooded-flame-male-fairy-wrasse","provider":"Marine Fish Masters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}