{"product_id":"carpenter-flasher-wrasse","title":"Carpenter Flasher Wrasse","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Carpenter Flasher Wrasse\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carpenter Flasher Wrasse is a spectacular small reef fish famous for the \u003cstrong\u003eintense colour displays produced by males during courtship\u003c\/strong\u003e. Males can flash brilliant red, orange, pink and blue colours while displaying their fins to females and rival males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis active species is an excellent choice for reef aquariums and is generally peaceful towards other fish. Carpenter Flasher Wrasses spend much of their time in the \u003cstrong\u003eopen water above the rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, darting through the aquarium before quickly retreating into the rockwork when startled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are best kept in a \u003cstrong\u003emature, covered aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e, as flasher wrasses are exceptional jumpers. A tight-fitting lid or mesh screen is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpenter Flasher Wrasses are planktivores and benefit from frequent feeding of small marine foods such as \u003cstrong\u003emysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods and quality marine pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and will not normally bother corals or larger ornamental invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eParacheilinus carpenteri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carpenter Flasher Wrasse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Flasher Wrasse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8–10 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planktivore \/ Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater to Upper Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef aquariums and peaceful marine community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Carpenter Flasher Wrasses reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and are excellent additions to coral reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do male Carpenter Flasher Wrasses flash?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales perform spectacular colour and fin displays to \u003cstrong\u003eattract females and compete with rival males\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their colours can become particularly intense during courtship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Carpenter Flasher Wrasses be kept in groups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They can be kept with females and, in sufficiently large aquariums, multiple individuals can display fascinating social behaviour. Multiple males may compete with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Carpenter Flasher Wrasses jump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like many wrasses, they are excellent jumpers. A secure lid or mesh cover is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Carpenter Flasher Wrasses eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey readily accept mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods and quality small marine pellets. \u003cstrong\u003eSeveral small feedings per day\u003c\/strong\u003e are ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaving the aquarium uncovered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlasher Wrasses can jump through surprisingly small openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple males in a small aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMales can become competitive and territorial towards each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding only once per day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir active lifestyle and planktivorous feeding behaviour make frequent smaller meals preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with aggressive fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir peaceful nature makes them vulnerable to bullying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough open swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey spend much of their time in the water column above the rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48917882962059,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/B4XFsUJHxFepDwxzUv1rVjiSTooN0AZ-D7a_fm9QyPfhD68NJc24-qAWP7SQ2AQSGpgMPCx4iNjl0klPkUBKEsJzmP1FjdgexLttqNgEgbp-FmWWG6v-XRFjocnSPEKdmpF1-Kp_44sRKJvGD7WCqZDUbb2UBJyknKnqCckpj5pCao6nPh8Q2sL.jpg?v=1787037101","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/carpenter-flasher-wrasse","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}