I currently have four flasher wrasses, a Paracheilinus angulatus sub male, a Paracheilinus lineopunctatus male, and a sub male and female Paracheilinus filamentosus. I know that the sub males may or may not flash, but I figured that the lineopunctatus would flash the others at least. Has anyone experienced this? The group is going through it's second round of prazipro and the angulatus is the only new member of the group, with the other three being inthe system for three months. They are in with a pair of Pseudojuloides cerasinus and one of each of Macropharyngodon bipartite and Macropharyngodon geoffroyi. I also have two black clowns. None of the other wrasses or clowns bother them. They eat with gusto and have been healthy since day one being in the tank. Am I overlooking something that is causing them not to flash? Thank you in advance.
Flashers not flashing?
- Thread starter Dizzle63
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I currently have a P. lineopunctatus that flashed alot in the evening when I had him in quarantine. The flashing was incredibly beautiful. The increased intesnity and additional colors were spectacular. I now have him in my 180 gal reef and he doesn't flash nearly as much which is disappointing. He flashes a little at feeding time but that's about it and nothing like before. IME flasher wrasses flash less over time as they become acclimated to the tank and even other flashers. I've never kept them in a harem with females and that may be the ticket to getting regular flashing. I believe Snorvich on this board has a harem of flashers and they flash for him when the lights start dimming in the evening. Also Bradley has numerous flashers and I hope he reports in as well. Some say holding a mirror or black construction paper to the tank causes them to see their reflection and think it's another male and start flashing. I've tried the mirror trick but my flashers always seemd to be more scared of it than anything.
LemonLemon
New member
yes.
flashers flash less frequently when they are established and bored.
but the more species you have, or the more things you have inside that pique their interest, the more they will flash.
sometimes, full frontal flashing is not too common, but occasional spreading of fins are also gorgeous.
they tend to flash more when the lights are dimmer, which could indicate spawning time
flashers flash less frequently when they are established and bored.
but the more species you have, or the more things you have inside that pique their interest, the more they will flash.
sometimes, full frontal flashing is not too common, but occasional spreading of fins are also gorgeous.
they tend to flash more when the lights are dimmer, which could indicate spawning time
skibum9884
Active member
This makes flashers seems pretty narcisistic. Flashing at their own reflection? Getting turned on by your own reflection is just wrong.... :lolspin:
