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Paracheilinus spp.
Care guide, husbandry, breeding, disease, and sourcing intelligence on Flasher Wrasse - written by the Fast Aquatics editorial team.
Flasher Wrasse requires a minimum of 55 gallons for healthy adults. The minimum is based on 3 inches adult size and territorial range. For Flasher Wrasse, plan a mature reef tank with stable parameters, sand bed, live rock for cover, and reef LED if photosynthetic.
The Flasher Wrasse is rated intermediate difficulty on this care sheet. It needs a tank of at least 55 gallons. Adults reach about 3 inches and live 5-7 years. Flasher Wrasse is a intermediate-care saltwater species that thrives in tanks of 55 gallons or larger with stable parameters. Best paired with peaceful tankmates of similar size and water-chemistry needs.
Flasher Wrasse is a carnivore. Provide frozen mysis, brine, finely chopped seafood, and quality carnivore pellets. Live food triggers feeding response in stressed arrivals. Browse our food guides for product recommendations. For Flasher Wrasse, plan a mature reef tank with stable parameters, sand bed, live rock for cover, and reef LED if photosynthetic.
Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus spp.) is native to Indo-Pacific reef ecosystems. Wild populations distribute across coral reefs from East Africa through Indonesia, the Philippines, and into the western Pacific. Captive-bred Flasher Wrasse is increasingly available and is the more sustainable choice when you can find it.
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