Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse (Paracheilinus cyaneus)

From The Aquarium Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search

Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse

No Image.png
Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse

Paracheilinus cyaneus

76 Litres (20 US G.)

7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:3 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-8 years

Family

Labridae





Additional names

Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse, Peacock Fairy Wrasse


Tank compatibility[edit]

Prefers to be kept in schools, keep one male for three females to avoid aggression. Can be kept with other peaceful fish including Chromis.


Behaviour[edit]

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.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]