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About Eightline Flasher Wrasse
A small, elongated wrasse with eight vibrant orange-red horizontal stripes running across its body on a light yellow-white background. Males display more intense coloration and characteristic "flashing" display movements during feeding and courtship.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet Details
- Small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, marine meat
- Max Size
- 3.15
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to the Philippines and Coral Triangle.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Labridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank with plenty of live rock and hiding spaces • Temperature range 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed high-quality frozen foods (mysis shrimp, copepods, small zooplankton) 2–3 times daily • Males are territorial and will conflict with conspecifics; keep singly or in large harems with careful introduction • Naturally skittish; provide secure rockwork and low lighting initially to acclimate
- Difficulty Level
- Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
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