Royal Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus Angulatus)
Royal Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus Angulatus)
The Royal Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus angulatus) is a peaceful and active marine fish renowned for its brilliant coloration and dynamic fin-flashing displays. Reaching an adult size of approximately 7.6 cm to 8 cm, this species brings vibrant movement and elegance to peaceful community and reef aquariums.
Naturally feeding on zooplankton, this species thrives on a varied carnivorous diet including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and marine pellets fed multiple times daily. Completely safe with corals, clams, and ornamental invertebrates, it requires a secure, tight-fitting lid to prevent jumping.
Key Features
| Scientific Name | Paracheilinus angulatus |
| Primary Common Name | Royal Flasher Wrasse |
| Other Common Names | Angular Flasher Wrasse, Lyretail Flasher Wrasse |
| Origin | Western Central Pacific (Philippines and Indonesia) |
| Max Size | 7.6–8 cm |
| Temperament | Peaceful / Active |
| Diet | Carnivore (Zooplankton feeder) |
| Minimum Tank Size | 189–208 L |
| Reef Compatibility | Yes (Safe with corals and most invertebrates) |
Highlights
- Diet: The Royal Flasher Wrasse is a carnivore that feeds primarily on zooplankton, actively foraging in the water column and amongst the rockwork. In captivity, provide a varied and high-quality diet of meaty preparations, including vitamin-enriched mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, and fine frozen foods. They will also typically accept high-quality marine flakes or small pellets.
- Feeding: Due to their small size and high metabolism, they should be fed 2 to 3 times per day in small amounts to maintain optimal health, energy, and color saturation.
- Reef Compatibility: Reef safe. This species is safe with all corals, clams, and most ornamental invertebrates. Unlike some other wrasse genera, Flasher Wrasses are primarily zooplankton feeders and are not known to consume nuisance pests like flatworms. They are also generally safe with small ornamental shrimp.
- Temperament: Peaceful and community-oriented. The Royal Flasher Wrasse is timid and should not be housed with aggressive fish that may bully it or prevent it from feeding. Males will display flashing behavior frequently, especially when a small group of females is present. They are best kept as a single male, or in a harem of one male and several females, as this encourages the male's best colors. They generally coexist well with other Fairy Wrasses (Cirrhilabrus species) and other peaceful community fish.
- Aquarium Cover: A secure, tight-fitting lid is mandatory. Like all wrasses, this species is a noted jumper, especially when startled or stressed during acclimation.
Compatibility
Peaceful and community-oriented, the Royal Flasher Wrasse coexists well with other peaceful species and Fairy Wrasses (Cirrhilabrus spp.). Avoid housing with aggressive fish that may cause stress or prevent feeding.
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