flasher wrasse

[guychoo]

do flasher wrasse only flash their own species or also other flashers and fairies?

 

[Deanos]

I've read, both.

 

[guychoo]

so multiple male species of flashers flash each other?

 

[scarf_ace1981]

i have :

blue flasher
pylei fairy
carpenter flasher
lubbock fairy
clown fairy

all in a 120g and they hardly ever flash. i'm sure the tank size has something to do w/ it. they have plenty of room and go about their business. they may chase one another around for a second or two(my guess is that they are just establishing dominance)

they will flash @ their species, other species and even reflection. funny my pylei flashes @ me when i wear a hat and get to the tank. beats me why he feels like he needs to put a show.

 

[guychoo]

funny my pylei flashes @ me when i wear a hat and get to the tank.

you should sell that hat to all flasher lovers:wink1: .


so do they tend to flash or change colors more often to there own kind? or its just whatever they feel like.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

they definately flash more when they are surrounded by the same species. they have to prove they are the best male in the group.

they don't feel as threatened by other species so do don't flash as much.

 

[Salesbig]

explain wha flashing is please.. sounds well.. tell me

 

[KathyC]

In the most simple terms...it's like you flipped a switch on the fish and suddenly their colors are MUCH brighter. They use this ability to attract mates and intimidate other fish, or to show they like a particular hat...

 

[scarf_ace1981]

when they flashe they also flare all their fins giving them a larger, tougher appearance

 

[guychoo]

cant wait to get some:spin: .

btw do they get a long with a six line wrasse?

 

[Deanos]

btw do they get a long with a six line wrasse?

They get along with most fish. The question is will the 6 line leave them alone?

 

[drperetz]

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yeah, as deanos said be carful of keeping a 6 line with other community fish. And ALLMOST ALL INVERTS LIKE SEXXY SHRIMP OR PISTOL SHRIMP....:headache:

 

[prattreef]

A 6-line will almost definitely harass flasher and fairy wrasses mercilessly.

 

[guychoo]

uh oh... i already have a six line........ anybody know how to catch a sixline?

 

[scarf_ace1981]

my six line was such a glutton i was ablt to feed the tank and catch him w/ a net.

you could try and get a fish trap.

 

[guychoo]

im going to try with a net but my little guy is quick and alway waits for the food to come closer to the rocks where he just zips away..... what do you do with a fish trap put food inside?