Let Them Flash!

[Peter Schmiedel]

Dear Hiroyuki,

thanks a lot for the information - I will wait for Gery to define a name.

 

[wrasseguy2]

well i am sorry to say that one of my p angulatus has died..can't find him any where sure the clean up guys picked him clean...the other one is doing ok....still does not come out that often but is starting to alot more...i have a an exqusite that did the same...but now wii swim up to my hand and brush up on me...so i hope the other makes it

 

[gibson981]

I am on my laptop and I can't see any of the pictures. Does anyone know what I am doing wrong?

 

[wady]

Hi Everyone!

I've had a lucky find in my LFS!! I believe this is a RED SEA FLASHER WRASSE!

Here's a few photos of him 'flashing'. I have loads more pics which I will post in a different thread if you would like to see them.

Hope you like them.

aidyb

 

[snorvich]

Yes, it is a male red sea flasher wrasse. Nice fish, great pictures. Enjoy.

 

[MarvinsReef]

very nice Wady..

 

[H.Tanaka]

Any enthusiast would be fascinated and surprised at such a gorgeous and quick change of colors. A nice fish and great pics.

 

[spanglish]

I have known for years that I would want a wrasse in my
reef. I had a Dragon wrasse in a FOWLR 15 years ago and
loved its manner. two questions:

1. Where does one find flasher wrasse?
2. How does one address the "jumper" aspect?
Is a 10" canopy "safety net" enough?

 

[ZIN22]

I have been reading soo many threads on flashers and fairy wrasses and would like to know what fish would be best to add with a McCoskers,and a blue flasher? I was thinking of a Solorensis fairy but now after reading every thread I am thinking that adding 3 flasher may be a better Idea.
Please help me to choose the best fish to add with my two I have already decided on.

 

[snorvich]

It is hard to say if 10 inches is enough. My tanks are configured such that if they jump, they hit the wall and bounce back into the tidepool. Adding another flasher wrasse should not be a problem at all assuming a reasonable size tank.

 

[spanglish]

I'm totally pumped! I just ordered a red sea eight line flasher
from Phishy place

I'm adding eggcrate to back of canopy and most of canopy
has top!

Wish me luck, I'll post pics!

 

[spanglish]

Well here he is!

 

[wrasseguy2]

nice pic...those guys are really nice

 

[spanglish]

He is not identical to the one on the previous page, Is it
because he's young, not a male, not the same fish??

 

[spanglish]

 

[H.Tanaka]

A New species Paracheilinus walton was described.

It was done by Allen & Erdmann, 2006. The species was collected by Erdmann et al. in Papua Province, Indonesia in February, 2006.

The most outstanding part is the back area that has a reddish band, and also four filaments on dorsal fin in male form.

It is a smaller fish that may reach 70mm TL and is restricted to a very small area of northern part of Papua, Indonesia where many new specis were discovered. It is most closely related to P. cyaneus that occurs also in the area. It was seen in several aggregations and was not uncommon.

See detail in aqua, International Journal of Ichthyology, Vol. 12 (1); 11-18. They reviewed all the species of Paracheilinus there. This species is the fifteenth member in the genus.

 

[Philwd]

Very nice fish.

 

[Rothie]

Dr. Tanaka-
This is a nice addition to the Genus.I want to thank you for all the pictures, information,and clarifications you have given.I am so glad that you found these message boards and shared so much with us.

 

[VikeBron]

Here's my Blue Flasher.

 

[crpeck]

Help! Sorry for the ignorance, but is the long spine on the dorsal fin what is meant by the "filament".

I have 4 McCosker's that arrived today. I asked for one male and 3 juveniles or females. All 4 have a long spine on the dorsal, one is small spine, one medium, and 2 are quite long.

Does this mean they are all males? Can I put them together or will there be a big fight?

They are acclimating now.

Help!