Description
Bell's Flasher Wrasse is a small, peaceful, brilliantly colored reef fish known for the male's spectacular flashing courtship display. Males develop vivid red, orange, pink, purple, and blue coloration, especially around the fins and head when displaying to females or competing with other males. It is an active planktivore that spends much of its time swimming above the rockwork.
Lighting
Moderate to high lighting
Placement (Aquarium Zone)
Mid to upper water column
Prefers:
Open swimming space
Live rock for shelter
Caves and crevices
Areas with moderate water movement
Temperature
24–27°C (75–81°F)
Salinity
1.024–1.026 SG
pH
8.1–8.4
Alkalinity
8–10 dKH
Diet
Carnivore / Planktivore
Foods:
Mysis shrimp
Enriched brine shrimp
Copepods
Calanus
Zooplankton
Finely chopped seafood
High-quality marine pellets
Feed 2–3 small meals per day.
Adult Size (up to)
Approximately 8–10 cm (3–4 inches)
Care Level
Intermediate
