Red Sea 8 line flasher wrasse (Paracheilinus octotaenia)- Male

Red Sea 8 line flasher wrasse (Paracheilinus octotaenia)

Of all the Red Sea fish that have gotten so difficult to obtain over the last few years, Red Sea 8 line flasher wrasse (Paracheilinus octotaenia) make an absolutely spectacular addition to your reef tank.
These are a must have for any serious wrasse collector. 

Red Sea 8 line flasher wrasse (Paracheilinus octotaenia)-Tank Requirements

Red Sea 8 line flasher wrasse (Paracheilinus octotaenia) do best in a reef tank, or communal tank without aggressive tankmates.  They do best as a single male with one or more females, but can also be kept by themselves.  Minimum 30 gallon tank required for a single specimen, 75 gallons to keep 2 or more.

Like all wrasses, Red Sea 8 line flasher wrasses (Paracheilinus octotaenia) can jump, so a covered tank is preferable.


Red Sea 8 line flasher wrasse (Paracheilinus octotaenia)-Feeding

Red Sea 8 line flasher wrasse (Paracheilinus octotaenia) are not particular as to food types.  Feed a variety of small foods (pellets, flakes, mysis), ideally 2-3 times per day.