Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse (Paracheilinus cyaneus)
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Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse
Paracheilinus cyaneus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:3 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Labridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse, Peacock Fairy Wrasse
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Prefers to be kept in schools, keep one male for three females to avoid aggression. Can be kept with other peaceful fish including Chromis.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
- A shoaling sociable fish, needs company of it's own. Will go into a cave and build a slime cocoon to sleep in each night.
Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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