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Scientific Name: Paracheilinus carpenteri
Alt Scientific Name: Paracheilinus sp.
Common Name: Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse
Alt Common Name: Redfin Flasher Wrasse, Filamented Flasher Wrasse, Carpenter's Fairy Wrasse
Group: Fairy and Flasher Wrasses (Fairy Wrasses)
Family: Labridae
Distribution: Western Pacific reefs
Adult Size: 3 inches (7.6cm)
Minimum Tank Size: 29 gallons
Temperament: Generally peaceful, but multiple males will likely fight and compete over females.
Care Difficulty: 2/10
Very Easy |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
Reef Safety Score : 3/3
Not Safe |
High Risk |
Low Risk |
Reef Safe |
Temperature Range: 75°F - 82°F
74 |
76 |
78 |
80 |
82 |
84 |
pH Range: 8.1 - 8.4
7.8 |
8.0 |
8.2 |
8.4 |
8.6 |
8.8 |
Salinity Range (specific gravity): 1.02 - 1.027
1.016 |
1.020 |
1.024 |
1.028 |
1.032 |
1.036 |
Diet Information: Carnivorous - primarily eats zooplankton in the wild, but should be fed a varied diet of frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, protein based cubes or vegetable based cubes.
Additional Information :
A stunning and lively fish that would make a great addition to any reef tank. The carpenter's flasher wrasse is a great community fish and excellent citizen in a reef tank. Should be kept in harems with one male and several females for the best results and most brilliant color displays.
The Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse is a prolific jumper and should only be placed in reef tanks with a top or netting to prevent them from experiencing an untimely death.
Tank Mate Compatibility : The carpenter's flasher wrasse is easily bullied by more dominant or agressive species. It is best to place them in the tank first, and adding other species afterwards.
Breeding Information: No known way to breed in home reef tanks.
Determining Sex: Males are much more vibrant in color and will
Primary Area in Tank: All over
