Shark Fin Naoko's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus Naokoae)

Shark Fin Naoko's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus Naokoae)

Sale price$113.20Regular price $150.93

Also Known As: Naoko’s Fairy Wrasse

Compatibility and Behavior
The name is the hook here: this little wrasse carries an elongated, "shark-fin" style dorsal riding a gently arched back, and on a slender, torpedo-shaped body barely topping 2 inches it's a genuinely distinctive silhouette. Coloration stays on the understated side, soft pinks, oranges, or tans along the flanks with darker edging on the dorsal and tail, which shifts a bit with locality and maturity and makes this a fish that complements a bold centerpiece rather than competing with it. Temperament tends to be peaceful, and it generally does well in calm community reefs, spending its day weaving through the rockwork and mid-water hunting tiny inverts. It's reef safe with corals, though as with most micro-crustacean hunters, individuals can develop a taste for very small ornamental shrimp, so sturdier cleanup crew members are the safer bet in a display.

Aquarium Requirements
Two things matter more than the rest with this wrasse: sand and a lid. It's a dedicated burrower that dives into a fine, soft bed to sleep and whenever something spooks it, so a couple of inches of fine substrate is a real requirement rather than a preference, and bare-bottom or coarse-only tanks won't do. It's also an accomplished jumper that will find the smallest gap, so a tight-fitting lid or mesh top is non-negotiable. Beyond that the care is easygoing: a tank in the 50 to 75 gallon range with a long footprint suits fish in the 1.75 to 2.25 inch range, with open swimming lanes out front and arches, ledges, and shaded nooks worked into the rock. Moderate, well-distributed flow and solid filtration cover the basics, and a varied diet of mysis, enriched brine, small crustacean blends, and quality marine micro-pellets keeps them colored up and active.

Specifications
Approximate Size: 1.75–2.25"
Diet: Carnivore; zooplankton, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, high-quality pellets
Origin: Indo-Pacific reef slopes and outer reef habitats
Care Level: Intermediate
Reef Safe: Yes; generally safe with corals and clams
Temperament: Peaceful to mildly assertive; can be competitive with other fairy or flasher wrasses
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Special Considerations: Tight-fitting lid essential; does not bury in sand — provide rock crevices for sleeping and shelter

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

When will you ship my order?

We will ship on the soonest possible shipping day. Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday, and we ship same-day if the order is placed before 12:30 PM PST (unless announced otherwise). For example, if ordering at 1 PM on Thursday, your order will ship the following Monday.

Can you hold my order until next week?

Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!

When is the best time to order?

Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.

What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?

We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).

Can I modify my order once it has been placed?

This is possible, but not guaranteed. Please email us if you need to modify your order or shipping address, and we will gladly make the changes for you, or let you know if it is too late.

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What salinity do you ship at?

Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.