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Paracheilinus cyaneus

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Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse
Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse
Species Paracheilinus cyaneus
Family Labridae
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 75.708 liters
75,708.236 mL

20 US Gallons (75.7L)

Size 10.16 cm

3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:3 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Western Pacific

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse, Peacock Fairy Wrasse

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

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

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Needs caves and places to hide.

[edit] Behaviour

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.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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