Togean Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus togean)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Males display brilliant iridescent blue and red coloration with elaborate fanlike dorsal fin displays during courtship; females are more subdued red-orange. Both sexes are small, elongated wrasses with distinctive streamlined bodies.
Diet and feeding
Small benthic crustaceans and zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, feed high-quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small prepared diets designed for wrasses. Feed 2-3 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Togean Flasher Wrasse
Moderate - Togean Flasher Wrasse requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Columnaris Disease, Hole-in-the-Head (HEM)
Origin and habitat
Indonesia, endemic to the Togean Islands in the Gulf of Tomini.
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