{"product_id":"red-velvet-fairy-wrasse-cirrhilabrus-rubrisquamis","title":"Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse – Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 10\/2 - Release Date: 10\/23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Velvet Fairy Wrasse (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirrhilabrus rubrisquamis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosy-scaled Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a small and unusually poorly known fairy wrasse in the family Labridae. The species was originally described by Randall and Emery in 1983 from a juvenile specimen collected at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeros Banhos Atoll in the Chagos Archipelago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at a depth of 41–48 meters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8924139\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePubMed Central (PMC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirrhilabrus rubrisquamis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belongs to a group of closely related Indian Ocean fairy wrasses associated with deeper, mesophotic reef habitats. The original specimen displays reddish coloration with purple scale markings, but adult coloration of true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. rubrisquamis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains incompletely documented because the type specimen was a juvenile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8924139\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePubMed Central (PMC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taxonomy of this species deserves particular attention. Fishes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaldives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were historically identified and sold as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. rubrisquamis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A detailed 2022 examination showed those fishes to represent a different species, now named \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirrhilabrus finifenmaa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. True \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. rubrisquamis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was redescribed from its Chagos holotype. The same study found it very similar to the East African \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. wakanda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the authors retained both as valid species pending additional specimens from Chagos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8924139\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePubMed Central (PMC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishBase currently reports a maximum size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.2 cm standard length, approximately 2.8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this one of the smaller fairy wrasses. It is reef-associated and has been documented from deeper reef habitat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/25030?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirrhilabrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an aquarium should provide abundant rockwork for shelter along with open swimming space. Fairy wrasses are active fishes and should be maintained under a securely fitted cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac's Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirrhilabrus rubrisquamis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randall \u0026amp; Emery, 1983\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosy-scaled Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Labridae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.2 cm SL \/ approximately 2.8 inches standard length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/25030?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivorous\/planktivorous marine diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide ample rockwork with numerous protected retreats as well as open swimming space. A mature, stable aquarium is preferable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etight-fitting lid or screen is strongly recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for fairy wrasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer appropriately sized foods such as copepods, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped mysis and quality prepared marine foods. Multiple modest feedings are preferable for an active small wrasse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful toward unrelated community fishes. As with other fairy wrasses, interactions with closely related or similarly colored \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirrhilabrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should be monitored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fairy wrasses do not require a sand bed for sleeping; they normally shelter within reef structure rather than burying themselves like many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wrasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The type specimen of true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. rubrisquamis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was collected from a deeper reef in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChagos Archipelago at 41–48 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8924139\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePubMed Central (PMC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaxonomic Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The species is still poorly known. The 2022 redescription considers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. rubrisquamis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e valid but notes that its relationship with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. wakanda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e requires additional specimens for complete resolution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8924139\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePubMed Central (PMC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67626233757929,"sku":"WC OC0211","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/red-velvet-fairy-wrasse-cirrhilabrus-rubrisquamis-indonesia-quarantined-conditioned-pea.jpg?v=1791326312","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/red-velvet-fairy-wrasse-cirrhilabrus-rubrisquamis","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}