Where to buy Eight-line Flasher Wrasse
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About Eight-line Flasher Wrasse
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.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Eight-line Flasher Wrasse requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Care Requirements
- • 30 gallon minimum reef tank (larger for groups) • Stable parameters: 75-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.023-1.025 • Plenty of rockwork/caves for refuge and territory • Strong lighting and moderate-to-strong water flow • Carnivorous diet: mysis, brine shrimp, quality flake foods
- 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.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Max Size
- 3.2
- Family
- Labridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head, Velvet disease
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