Eightline Flasher Wrasse (Female)

The female Eightline Flasher Wrasse displays subtle beauty with soft peach and silver tones. This peaceful and hardy planktivore is an excellent addition to reef aquariums and brings gentle movement to the mid-water column.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Paracheilinus octotaenia
• Common Names: Eightline Flasher Wrasse, Eight-Line Wrasse
• Adult Size: Up to 3 inches
• Lifespan: 4-6 years with proper care
• Temperament: Peaceful and reef safe
• Reef Compatibility: Reef safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons minimum
• Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Habitat & Tank Requirements

• Tank Environment: Provide live rock with hiding spots and open swimming areas. These wrasses need secure, tight-fitting lids as they are prone to jumping. Appreciate peaceful tank environments with moderate flow.
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 72-78°F (22-26°C)
  • Salinity: 1.020-1.025
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • Good water quality required
• Equipment Recommendations:
  • Protein skimmer
  • Adequate filtration
  • Moderate water circulation

Diet & Feeding

Eightline Flasher Wrasses are carnivorous planktivores:

• Staples: High-quality marine pellets, vitamin-enriched flakes
• Frozen Foods: Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped meaty foods
• Live Foods: Live brine shrimp, copepods (helpful during acclimation)
• Feeding Frequency: 2-3 times daily in small portions
• Special Note: Feed in the water column; may need target feeding in busy tanks

Notes & Considerations

• Females display more subdued peachy-silver coloration compared to males.
• Completely reef safe; safe with all corals and invertebrates.
• Can be kept in harems with one male and multiple females.
• Secure lid essential; excellent jumpers especially when first introduced.
• Generally peaceful toward all tankmates.
• One of the hardier flasher wrasse species.
• May bury in sand or hide in rockwork at night.
• Active during daylight hours.

Why Choose a Quarantined Eightline Flasher Wrasse (Female)?

Our quarantine process ensures females are healthy, parasite-free, and readily accepting prepared foods. This careful acclimation period reduces stress and provides you with a robust specimen ready to thrive in your display aquarium.