{"product_id":"royal-flasher-wrasse-female","title":"Royal Flasher Wrasse - Female","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe female Royal Flasher Wrasse (\u003cem\u003eParacheilinus angulatus\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the Angular Flasher Wrasse, is an elegant and active saltwater fish with warm orange to reddish coloration and more understated markings than the brilliantly colored adult male. Females lack much of the exaggerated fin development and intense display coloration of males, giving them a softer appearance while retaining the graceful body shape and lively swimming behavior characteristic of flasher wrasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the western central Pacific, particularly the Philippines and portions of Indonesia, this species inhabits sheltered coral reefs, rubble areas, and low-profile reef habitats. In nature, Royal Flasher Wrasses often occur in small mixed-sex groups in which females greatly outnumber males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small adult size, peaceful temperament, and excellent coral compatibility make the female Royal Flasher Wrasse an appealing choice for established reef aquariums and peaceful fish-only aquariums. Like other \u003cem\u003eParacheilinus\u003c\/em\u003e species, it remains active throughout the day and spends much of its time swimming above and around the reef structure in search of planktonic foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore \/ Planktivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Central Pacific – Philippines and Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eParacheilinus angulatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature marine aquarium with plenty of open swimming room as well as substantial rockwork for shelter. Caves, crevices, and overhangs provide secure retreat areas when the wrasse is startled and comfortable locations for nighttime rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sand bed is not required because flasher wrasses typically shelter within rockwork rather than burying themselves. Moderate, varied water movement is appropriate, particularly when the aquarium also provides quieter areas around the reef structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tight-fitting mesh screen or secure aquarium lid is essential. Royal Flasher Wrasses are accomplished jumpers and can leave even a well-established aquarium when frightened, chased, or startled. Carefully cover openings around plumbing, filtration equipment, and electrical cords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Flasher Wrasse is a carnivorous planktivore that naturally feeds on small zooplankton and other tiny organisms suspended in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn captivity, offer a varied diet including enriched mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped marine seafood, quality frozen marine blends, and appropriately sized pellets or flakes. Offering several different foods helps maintain healthy body condition and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to three small feedings per day are beneficial for this active species when practical. Newly introduced females may initially be hesitant feeders, so small frozen foods and copepods can be especially useful during acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale Royal Flasher Wrasses are generally peaceful and well suited to community reef aquariums. They pair well with gobies, blennies, cardinalfish, clownfish, peaceful fairy wrasses, and other non-aggressive marine fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid housing them with highly aggressive or predatory species that may intimidate them or prevent them from feeding. Some chasing or displaying can occur among wrasses, especially when multiple closely related species are maintained together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey may be kept singly or as part of a thoughtfully planned wrasse community. In larger aquariums, females can also be maintained with a compatible male. As with many flasher wrasses, females have the potential to transition toward male coloration and characteristics when social conditions change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Flasher Wrasse is considered reef safe. It does not normally consume or damage corals, clams, or other sessile reef organisms, making it an excellent choice for coral-dominated aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also generally compatible with ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails, and other common reef invertebrates. Its feeding behavior is primarily directed toward small planktonic organisms in the water column rather than larger ornamental invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable, well-oxygenated water with consistently good water quality. Stability is more important than attempting to maintain one exact value within these ranges, and rapid changes in temperature or salinity should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females are typically more subdued than adult males and lack much of the intense flashing coloration and exaggerated fin development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJumping risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e A securely fitted mesh screen or aquarium lid is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful disposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best maintained with peaceful to moderately assertive tankmates rather than aggressive or predatory fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegular feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benefits from multiple small meals of nutritious plankton-sized marine foods each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex transition:\u003c\/strong\u003e A female may develop male characteristics over time depending on the social structure of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TSA Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463424766250,"sku":"WRASSExRoyalF","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0873\/7322\/files\/RoyalFlasherFem_19a1132b-d64d-4425-8605-3af7e4fd4bb0.png?v=1788376817","url":"https:\/\/topshelfaquatics.com\/products\/royal-flasher-wrasse-female","provider":"Top Shelf Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}