Royal Flasher Wrasse

The Royal Flasher Wrasse, Paracheilinus angulatus, is a vibrant and active addition to the reef aquarium. This stunning wrasse is known for the male’s impressive “flashing” displays, where he rapidly intensifies his colors and erects his fins to attract females. The Royal Flasher Wrasse exhibits beautiful shades of red, orange, and purple, often with iridescent blue lines or spots.

A minimum tank size of 55 gallons is recommended for the Royal Flasher Wrasse, providing ample swimming space and plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging. They are generally peaceful and can be kept with a variety of other non-aggressive marine fish. It is best to keep only one male per tank unless the aquarium is very large and provides sufficient territory. They are reef-safe and will not harm corals or invertebrates.

In the aquarium, the Royal Flasher Wrasse will readily accept a varied diet of high-quality marine flake food, pellet food, frozen mysis shrimp, and enriched brine shrimp. Offering a diverse diet will help maintain their vibrant colors and overall health. They are active hunters and will spend their day searching for small invertebrates in the live rock. They typically reach a maximum size of around 3 inches in captivity. The Royal Flasher Wrasse is found in the Indo-Pacific region.