Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse

Scientific Name: Paracheilinus carpenteri (Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse) Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Colou r Form: Blue, Orange Diet: Carnivore Reef Compatible: Yes Water Conditions: 22-26°C, dKH 6-12, pH 7.8-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Max. Size: 8 cm Family: Labridae Minimum Tank Size: 208 litres Overview The Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse, also known as the Carpenter's Wrasse or Redfin Flasher Wrasse, starts with an orange body and blue vertical stripes as a juvenile. As it matures, its colour shifts to yellow with broken blue horizontal stripes. Males also display three elongated rays on the dorsal fin, which is red with yellow and blue accents. During courtship, males intensify their colours, while females have more subdued appearances and lack the elongated fins seen in males. A 208-litre tank or larger is required, with a tightly fitted lid to prevent jumping. Groups are recommended, as females stimulate males to display their vibrant colours. Introduce females before the male and ensure the Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse is the first species in the tank to avoid harassment by other fish. It thrives with peaceful tank mates. The diet should consist of vitamin-enriched frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and other meaty foods, supplemented with high-quality marine flake and pellet food.