Paracheilinus carpenteri
| Identification | Male: vivid orange-red with electric blue horizontal lines and spectacular elongated dorsal fin rays. During courtship displays the colors intensify dramatically. |
| Maximum Length | Up to 3 inches (8 cm) |
| Origin | Western Pacific — Philippines, Indonesia |
| Minimum Tank Size | 30 gallons |
| Reef Compatibility | Yes |
Behavior
One of the most popular and readily available flasher wrasses. Males perform spectacular color displays. Hardy, active, and peaceful — an excellent reef fish. Best kept as a harem.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivore. Offer frozen mysis, copepods, and finely chopped meaty foods multiple times daily.
Cautions
Jumper — cover the tank.