Renny's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus rennyae)
Paracheilinus rennyae
Origin: Western Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 8 cm
- Min Tank
- 180 L
- Lifespan
- 4-7
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; one male per tank; prone to jumping — tight lid essential; reef-safe; spectacular courtship displays
About
Renny's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus rennyae) is a newly described and exceedingly rare species from deep reef habitats in the Western Pacific. Males display a spectacular palette of red, orange, and blue during their dramatic flashing displays used to attract females. Rarity in the trade and outstanding visual spectacle make it highly prized among dedicated fairy wrasse enthusiasts.
Care Guide
Minimum 180 L reef with tight-fitting lid — flasher wrasses are prone to jumping. pH 8.1–8.4, salinity 1.020–1.025, temperature 24–27°C. Feed frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, and small carnivore foods 2× daily. Peaceful with most species; males may fight conspecifics — keep one male per tank. Reef-safe. One of the more rarely encountered flasher wrasse species.
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