{"product_id":"filamented-flasher-wrasse","title":"Filamented Flasher Wrasse | Paracheilinus filamentosus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Filamented Flasher Wrasse is a small, dazzling reef wrasse whose males put on spectacular \"flashing\" displays, flaring their fins and blazing with colour to court females and rivals. Reaching around 11 cm, it is peaceful, reef safe and beautifully suited to community reef aquariums. Keep a tight-fitting lid, as flasher wrasses are enthusiastic jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species occurs across the western Pacific, typically over rubble and the bases of coral slopes at moderate depth, where it gathers in loose aggregations to feed on drifting zooplankton. In the aquarium it thrives in a mature reef with live rock, open swimming space above the substrate and a healthy pod population. It is happiest in a settled system and often does best kept as a male with several females, which encourages natural display behaviour and strong colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are extraordinary when displaying, showing red, orange, blue and lavender tones with elongated dorsal filaments that give the species its name. Outside of display these colours mute considerably, which is normal. Females and juveniles are smaller and more subdued. The fish swims constantly with the quick rowing motion of its pectoral fins. A healthy specimen is alert, well-fed and interested in food, with clear eyes and intact fins and filaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is peaceful, and this is an excellent community reef fish. Rival males may display and spar, so keep a single male unless the aquarium is large, though harems of one male to several females work beautifully. It poses no threat to corals or sessile invertebrates. Because it is small and gentle, it should not be housed with aggressive or much larger fish that may bully it or outcompete it at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a micro-carnivore that feeds on zooplankton. Offer frequent small feedings of frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, copepods and finely chopped seafood, along with a quality small marine pellet or flake once accepted. Several small feeds a day keep colours vivid and body condition good. A mature reef with live rock and natural copepod populations provides valuable supplementary grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 200 L, with 280 L or larger recommended, especially for a harem. Maintain temperature at 24–27°C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity around 1.020–1.026. Moderate flow, stable water quality and plenty of live rock suit it well. A tight-fitting lid is essential, as flasher wrasses readily jump, particularly when newly introduced or startled. This is an intermediate-level fish that is generally hardy and rewarding once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding is uncommon in home aquariums. Like other wrasses, Paracheilinus species are protogynous hermaphrodites that spawn by releasing eggs and sperm into the water column, usually at dusk during male display. The pelagic larvae are difficult to rear without specialised planktonic foods, so for most keepers the reward is watching natural flashing and harem behaviour rather than raising fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParacheilinus filamentosus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilamented Flasher Wrasse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Pacific reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro-carnivore; frozen mysis, brine, copepods and pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.020–1.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablished community reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other peaceful wrasses, gobies, blennies, dwarf angels, clownfish, cardinalfish and most reef-safe community fish, along with corals and sessile invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with aggressive or much larger fish that may bully it, and avoid keeping multiple males together in all but larger aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55234135916835,"sku":"BA8158-S-IMP","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55234135949603,"sku":"BA8158","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/filamented-flasher-wrasse-43090661343523.webp?v=1790305845","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/filamented-flasher-wrasse","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}