Linespot Flasher Wrasse

The Linespot Flasher Wrasse can be sometimes referred to in the form of the Dot Dash or Spot Lined Flasher Wrasse It is among the quietest of all Flasher Wrasse. This beautiful fish is an energetic show-stopper, and is a great addition to your peaceful reef aquarium. The female's color is more subdued compared with the brilliance of the male. Males during courtship will change color very quickly and hence its name. Colors can change based on the mood of the fish, but the majority of males Linespot Flasher Wrasses are vibrant red with the dorsal fin's base color, with filaments of red, and a subtle blue that runs across the entire length where the dorsal fin joins the body. The fish is unique by having either 4 or 8 filaments of orange or red from the dorsal fin. These filaments may change color to white or yellow in their courtship display. In their natural habitats, Linespot Flasher wrasse has been observed from shallow crests up to depths as high as 130 feet. It is important to have ample rockwork to build an area to sleep, although often Linespot Flasher wrasse prefers to school within the waters column alongside other Wrasse. Males can be kept if females are introduced before or in the same manner. They are known to jump, therefore an appropriate canopy that is a tight fit is suggested. Flasher wrasses must be fed at least two to three times per day to maintain their weight. Because they feed on Zooplankton and seldom take on organisms living on live rock, they won't flourish in the reef tank when fed frequently. A quality protein skimmer and Live Sand will help decrease the number of dissolved organics that could result from the more frequent feeding schedule. Approximate Size of Purchase: Small: 1" to 1-1/2"; Medium: 1-1/2" to 2"; Male: 2" to 2-3/4"