Lyretail Flasher Wrasse
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
An ideal wrasse; attractive and a good reef aquarium fish. Scott W. Michael
[edit] Overview
This vibrant flasher wrasse makes a fascinating display animal. Males will behave aggressively toward consexuals and larger individuals will chase congeners that are smaller or introduced after the flasher has become established.
Family: Labridae
Other common name(s):
- Angular Flasher
- Royal Flasher-Wrasse
Native range:
Habitat: This species is found in small groups in sheltered reefs with rich coral and algae along upper parts of slopes.
Maximum length: 7.5 cm (3 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 76 L (20 gal)
Water: Marine 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
[edit] Feeding
Meaty foods, including finely shredded frozen seafood, mysid shrimp, frozen preparations, pigment-enriched flake food, and Cyclop-eeze.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
Ideal tankmates for this and other flasher wrasses include more passive anthias, assessors (Assessor species), gobies, dartfishes, blennies, small fairy wrasses, and other smaller, more peaceful labrid species. They have been known to fall victim to predatory crustaceans (e.g., large hermit crabs, cancrid crabs), elephant ear polyps (Amplexidiscus fenestrafer), and carpet anemones (Stichodactyla species).
[edit] Special Care
Feed at least twice a day—preferably more often.
| Common name | Lyretail Flasher Wrasse +, Angular Flasher +, and Royal Flasher-Wrasse + |
| Family | Labridae + |
| Genus | Paracheilinus + |
| Image credit | SWM + |
| Maximum length | 3 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 20 gal + |
| Native range | Western Central Pacific +, Philippines +, and Indonesia + |
| Reference | A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes + |
| Specific name | angulatus + |
| Text credit | SWM + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F) + |
| Water type | Marine + |