Eight-line Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus eight)

Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.

Quick facts

Scientific nameParacheilinus eight

FamilyLabridae

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyReef Safe

TemperamentPeaceful

Dietcarnivore

Adult size3.2 in

Minimum tank size30 gallons

Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025

Feeding schedule2-3 times daily

Appearance

A small wrasse with striking vertical stripes of orange-red and white or yellow running along the entire body. Males display more vivid coloration and perform characteristic rapid flashing displays of their extended dorsal fin.

Diet and feeding

Offer a varied diet of small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. High-quality marine flake or micro pellets designed for small wrasses can supplement live or frozen foods.

Difficulty and care for the Eight-line Flasher Wrasse

Moderate - Eight-line Flasher Wrasse requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.

Common health issues

Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head, Velvet disease

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to the Philippines and surrounding coral reef systems.

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