What size tank does a Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse need?

A Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse needs a minimum tank size of 40 gallons. A 55-gallon tank or larger is recommended for optimal health.

What fish can live with Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse?

Compatible tank mates for Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse include: Blue Green Chromis, Pink Skunk Clownfish, Skunk Clownfish, Orange Skunk Clownfish, Talbot's Damselfish. Always ensure adequate tank size and proper water parameters.

Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse

Q: Is Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse easy to care for?

Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse has a moderate care level. Peaceful and reef-safe. Keep one male with one or more females for best displays. Requires a tight-fitting lid — flasher wrasses are extreme jumpers. Moderate water flow preferred.

Paracheilinus carpenteri

Also known as: Carpenter's Wrasse, Flasher Wrasse, Redfin Flasher Wrasse

🧂 Saltwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore Reef Safe

Males display dazzling red, orange, and blue fin extensions during courtship 'flashing' displays. One of the most visually spectacular small reef fish. Females are more subdued in coloration.

Tank Size

40 gal

minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F

23–28°C

pH Range

8.1–8.4

water acidity

Max Size

7.6 cm

Lifespan

4–6 years

typical in captivity

Swim Level

Top

preferred zone

Care Notes

Peaceful and reef-safe. Keep one male with one or more females for best displays. Requires a tight-fitting lid — flasher wrasses are extreme jumpers. Moderate water flow preferred.

Feeding

Frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, and small marine pellets. Feed 2–3 times daily; does best with frequent small meals.

Compatible Tank Mates

Blue Green Chromis 3" Pink Skunk Clownfish 3.5" Skunk Clownfish 4" Orange Skunk Clownfish 4.5" Talbot's Damselfish 2.5" Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse 3" Melanurus Wrasse 5" Cleaner Wrasse 4" Yellow Coris Wrasse 5" Firefish Goby 3" Yellow Watchman Goby 4" Diamond Goby 6"

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Convict Tang 8" Azure Damselfish 2.5" Springer's Damselfish 2"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Naso Tang 18" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Blonde Naso Tang 16" Desjardin's Sailfin Tang 16"

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