Red Sea eightline flasher (Paracheilinus octotaenia)
425,00 EGP – 450,00 EGP
Facts
| Latin name | Paracheilinus octotaenia – (Fourmanoir, 1955) |
| Local name | Red Sea eightline flasher |
| Family | Labridae – Paracheilinus |
| Origin | Western Indian Ocean, The Red Sea. |
| Max length | 12 cm (4.7″) |
As aquarium fish
| Minimum volume | 500 l (110 gal) |
| Hardiness | Average |
| Suitable for aquarium | Suitable with care |
| Reef safe | Always reef safe |
| Aggressiveness | Might be Aggressive towards other species |
Feed
| Recommended | Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia…) Zooplankton (Cyclops, pods…) |
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Description
Description
Beware of
| Jumps out of open aquaria |
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This species is known to jump out of open aquaria. |
| Threat towards crustaceans |
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This species poses a threat towards shrimps and crabs etc., which are relatively small. |
Keep in mind
| Thrive best on their own |
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These fish flourish better without other members of the same species in the aquarium. |
| Frequent feeding |
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This fish requires feeding several times a day, especially when newly added. When the fish can find its natural food in the aquarium it requires less frequent feeding. |
| Hiding places |
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This species requires places to hide, especially when newly introduced into the aquarium. |
| Eats flatworm |
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This species is known to feed on flatworms. One can, of course be unlucky in having a specimen that refuses to eat them. |
| Eats Pyramid snails |
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This species can be used to combat Pyramid snails. One can of course be unlucky in having an individual that refuses to eat them. |
| Initially shy |
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This species can be very shy when first introduced into a new aquarium. More aggressive fish can be introduced after this species has acclimatized. |
Additional information
Additional information
| Age Stage | Juvenile, Adult |
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| Size | S, M, L |
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