Mauritius Flasher Wrasse, Male
(Paracheilinus piscilineatus)
The Mauritius Flasher Wrasse are also sometimes known simply as Curved Line Wrasse. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. Mauritius Flasher Wrasse coloration may vary depending upon maturity, collection area or breeding period. Males have an incredible color combination of reds, oranges and yellow with irregular blue stripes, dorsal is a light yellow with blue trim, caudal fin has a brown to orange stripe on each lobe, blue trim on the edges and the center of the fin is transpareent to a light blue. Females have more subdued coloration. Mauritius Flasher Wrasse can grow to a little over 3".
We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 30 gallons or larger for this species.
Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH
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Care:
Difficult
Easy
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Behavior:
Social
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Diet:
Live Food
Frozen Food
Flake Food
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Habitat:
Reef
Sand Flat
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Light:
High