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About Linespot Flasher Wrasse
Small wrasse with an elongated body displaying vibrant red coloration with distinctive white or pale lineations along the head and body. Males display more intense red coloring and perform characteristic flashing displays with extended fins.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Labridae
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feeds on small crustaceans and zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, offer varied meaty foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and high-quality marine flake foods. Small frequent feedings work best given their active metabolism.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, primarily found in the Philippines, Indonesia, and surrounding reef systems.
- Appearance
- Small wrasse with an elongated body displaying vibrant red coloration with distinctive white or pale lineations along the head and body. Males display more intense red coloring and perform characteristic flashing displays with extended fins.
- Care Requirements
- • 30 gallon tank minimum (peaceful species needs space) • pH 8.1–8.3, sg 1.023–1.025, temp 72–78°F • Strong water flow (moderate to vigorous) to mimic reef habitat • Live rock and abundant hiding spots for security • Feed quality marine flakes, mysis shrimp, small frozen foods 2–3× daily
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.5
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