Filament Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus filament)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Males display vibrant red-orange coloration with distinctive elongated filamentous extensions on the dorsal fin and tail; females are less colorful with a more subdued orange-red pattern. Both sexes are small, slender wrasses with compressed bodies.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and finely chopped seafood. They are active hunters and require frequent feeding of small portions 1-2 times daily to maintain energy and coloration.
Difficulty and care for the Filament Flasher Wrasse
Moderate - Filament 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 Disease, Columnaris
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia and the Philippines to the Great Barrier Reef and Solomon Islands.
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