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About Royal Flasher Wrasse
A small, elongated wrasse with vibrant red-orange coloration on the body and dramatic black and white striping on the dorsal fin. Males display more intense coloring and elaborate fin displays than females, with angular dorsal-fin stripes that give the species its name.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Labridae
- Appearance
- A small, elongated wrasse with vibrant red-orange coloration on the body and dramatic black and white striping on the dorsal fin. Males display more intense coloring and elaborate fin displays than females, with angular dorsal-fin stripes that give the species its name.
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon tank; 4ft+ length preferred for active swimming • SG 1.023–1.025, pH 8.1–8.3, temp 72–78°F • Moderate to strong flow; well-established reef with live rock • Feed meaty foods (copepods, mysis, small prepared foods) 2–3x daily • Peaceful; can be territorial with conspecifics; house singly or in harems
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific coral reef regions from Indonesia and the Philippines to Vanuatu and Fiji.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
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