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About Yellow-tail Flasher Wrasse
A small, slender wrasse with striking sexual dimorphism. Males display vibrant red-orange coloring on the head and body with bright yellow to orange tail and pectoral fins; females are more subdued orange-yellow overall. Both sexes exhibit the characteristic flasher-wrasse behavior of rapid fin displays.
Key facts
- Appearance
- A small, slender wrasse with striking sexual dimorphism. Males display vibrant red-orange coloring on the head and body with bright yellow to orange tail and pectoral fins; females are more subdued orange-yellow overall. Both sexes exhibit the characteristic flasher-wrasse behavior of rapid fin displays.
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Labridae
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia and the Philippines south to Australia.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Hole-in-the-Head, Velvet
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and live rock for hiding • Stable water parameters: pH 8.1-8.4, temp 72-78°F, salinity 1.023-1.025 • Peaceful community; may be territorial with conspecifics • Varied diet: quality flakes, small frozen foods (mysis, copepods) • Moderate lighting and strong water flow preferred
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