Species Profile
Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse
Paracheilinus carpenteri
Also known as: Carpenter Flasher, Flasher
Wrassespeaceful
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
40 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, marine pellets
Notes
Males 'flash' an explosion of red, blue, and yellow when displaying to females. Smaller and more peaceful than fairy wrasses. A male+harem works in 75gal+; single males are common in smaller tanks.
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