Diamond-Tail Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus attenuatus)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, slender wrasse with striking coloration: males display vibrant red-orange on the head, body, and fins with iridescent blue markings on the face. The tail is distinctively patterned with blue and red bands. Females are duller orange-red overall.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty items including frozen copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped frozen marine fare. A healthy refugium with pod populations supports natural grazing. High-quality flake or pellet foods for carnivorous wrasses are also accepted.
Difficulty and care for the Diamond-Tail Flasher Wrasse
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa through Indonesia to Samoa and the Great Barrier Reef.
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