Paracheilinus cyaneus

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Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse
Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse
Species Paracheilinus cyaneus
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

Stocking Ratio 1:3 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

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[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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[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.

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Facts about Paracheilinus cyaneus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse , Blue Flasher Fairy Wrasse, and Peacock Fairy Wrasse
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Labridae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 4 in (10.16 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum sg 1.025  +
Maximum temperature 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum sg 1.02  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Paracheilinus cyaneus
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