Royal Flasher Wrasse

Also known as Carpenter’s Flasher Wrasse

The Royal Flasher Wrasse is a spectacular species displaying vibrant red, blue, and yellow coloration with elaborate finnage. This peaceful and active planktivore is one of the most colorful flasher wrasses available and brings dynamic flashing displays to reef aquariums.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Paracheilinus angulatus
• Common Names: Royal Flasher Wrasse, Carpenter’s Flasher Wrasse
• Adult Size: Up to 3 inches
• Lifespan: 4-6 years with proper care
• Temperament: Peaceful and reef safe
• Reef Compatibility: Reef safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons minimum
• Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Habitat & Tank Requirements

• Tank Environment: Provide ample live rock with caves and open swimming areas for displaying. Males need space to perform their spectacular flashing displays. Secure, tight-fitting lid is mandatory as these fish are exceptional jumpers.
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 72-78°F (22-26°C)
  • Salinity: 1.020-1.025
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • Stable water quality preferred
• Equipment Recommendations:
  • Quality protein skimmer
  • Good filtration system
  • Moderate water flow

Diet & Feeding

Royal Flasher Wrasses are carnivorous planktivores. Recommended foods include:

• Staples: High-quality marine pellets, enriched flake foods
• Frozen Foods: Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, cyclops, marine cuisine
• Live Foods: Live brine shrimp, copepods (beneficial for conditioning)
• Feeding Frequency: 2-3 times daily
• Special Note: Generally eager feeders once acclimated; feed in water column

Notes & Considerations

• Males display brilliant red body with blue stripes, yellow accents, and dramatically extended dorsal fins.
• Spectacular flashing displays where fins are fully extended and colors intensify.
• Completely reef safe; will not harm corals or invertebrates.
• Only one male per tank unless system is very large (150+ gallons).
• Can be kept with females in harem arrangements.
• Excellent jumpers; ensure aquarium has secure lid with no gaps.
• One of the most colorful and popular flasher wrasses available.
• Active throughout the day, especially during feeding and courtship.
• Generally disease-resistant when properly maintained.
• Hardy species suitable for aquarists with basic marine experience.
• More expensive than some flasher wrasses due to vibrant coloration.

Why Choose a Quarantined Royal Flasher Wrasse?

Our quarantined specimens are carefully conditioned to accept prepared foods and observed for optimal health. This quarantine period ensures you receive a vibrant, healthy fish that’s ready to perform its spectacular royal flashing displays in your reef aquarium from day one.