Line-spot Flasher Wrasse
Paracheilinus lineopunctatus
A spectacular, seldom-traded marine wrasse from the Philippines. Recognized by dashed lines and reddish dots, it demands ample open water and a fine sand bed for peaceful resting.
Température de l’eau
22 - 26 °C
Valeur du pH
8.1 - 8.4
Type d'eau
Marin
Niveau dans le bac
Tous les niveaux
Taille adulte
7 cm
Volume minimal du bac
>= 200 L
Groupe minimal
>= 3
KH
8 - 12 dKH
Description de l'espèce
Geographical Origin and Habitat: Endemic to the Philippine archipelago within the Coral Triangle. Inhabits seaward coral reefs and current-swept channels, typically at depths of 15 to 35 meters, where it stays close to branching corals and rubble fields.
Taxonomy and Morphology: Member of the family Labridae, genus Paracheilinus. Features a slender, streamlined body. Males possess dorsal fins with multiple thin, thread-like filaments extending upwards. Adult maximum size is about 7 cm.
Social Behavior: Schooling species that lives in small harems led by a single dominant male. Males spend substantial energy swimming in the water column, showing off their colors and expanding their fins to court females.
Coloration and Sexual Dimorphism: Males exhibit dotted and dashed red and blue longitudinal lines, scattered spots on the sides, and a rounded tail. Females are smaller, plain pinkish-orange, with faint bluish markings.
Soins, reproduction et cohabitation
Aquarium Setup: Needs an aquarium of at least 200 liters with plenty of open swimming room. A fine sand bed of 2-3 cm is necessary for night-time shelter, alongside live rock caves. A tight-fitting lid is essential to prevent jumping.
Diet and Feeding: Planktivore. In captivity, feed frequently (2-3 times daily) with small frozen foods like copepods, rotifers, brine shrimp, and finely chopped mysis. Can be trained to accept quality dry micro-granules or flakes.
Water Quality: Reef parameters are required: temperature 22-26°C, pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity (SG) 1.020-1.025, GH 15-25, KH 8-12. Provide good water movement and high dissolved oxygen using a protein skimmer.
Compatibility and Cohabitation: 100% reef safe. Ideal for coral reef community tanks. Do not house with aggressive fishes or large, fast-swimming competitors. Keep only one male with multiple females of the same species.
Aquarium Breeding: Undocumented in home aquariums. They are protogynous hermaphrodites and pelagic spawners. Mating occurs in open water during a rapid upward spawning run towards the surface.
Risks and Diseases: High jumping risk if the tank is uncovered. Acclimation stress. The absence of a fine sand bed can lead to chronic stress and physical damage to the snout. Vulnerable to marine ich (Cryptocaryon) and velvet.
Origine et répartition géographiques
Endemic to the Philippine archipelago within the Coral Triangle. Inhabits seaward coral reefs and current-swept channels, typically at depths of 15 to 35 meters, where it stays close to branching corals and rubble fields.
Origine
Océans tropicaux et récifsAsie du Sud et du Sud-Est
Profil de poisson
- Tempérament
- Peaceful
- They have an incredibly peaceful and shy disposition. Males flash their fins but rarely harm tank mates. They are easily bullied by more boisterous tank species.
- Régime alimentaire
- Carnivore
- They are planktivores that feed on zooplankton. In captivity, they readily accept frozen mysis and brine shrimp. High-quality marine flakes can also be offered daily.
- Espérance de vie
- 3-5 years
- Taille adulte
- 7 cm
- Ratio des sexes
- Harem
- Keep a single male with multiple females for natural behavior. Multiple males will fight unless the tank is massive. One male to three females is the ideal ratio.
- Fréquence d'alimentation
- 2-3 times daily
- They have a fast metabolism and need frequent feeding. Offer small meals two to three times per day. Consistent feeding maintains their vibrant colors and health.
- Charge biologique
- Low
- This species produces a low biological load. Their small size means they generate minimal waste. Standard protein skimming and regular water changes are adequate.
- Courant
- Strong
- They prefer moderate to strong water movement. Good flow keeps their zooplankton food suspended for foraging. Ensure there are lower flow areas for resting at night.
- Risque de saut
- Yes
- They have a notorious reputation for jumping. A tight-fitting lid or mesh screen is absolutely mandatory. Even tiny gaps can provide enough space to escape.
- Reproduction
- Oviparous
- They are protogynous hermaphrodites, with females becoming males. The dominant fish typically becomes a brightly colored male. Captive breeding is rare but courtship is common.
- Compatibilité et compagnons
- Reef safe
- They are highly peaceful reef community fish. Avoid housing them with aggressive or large predatory species. They mix well with other peaceful wrasses in large tanks.
- Niveau dans le bac
- All levels
- These wrasses swim in the middle to upper levels. They actively cruise open water looking for suspended food. At night, they seek shelter in bottom rock crevices.
Modèles et paramètres scientifiques
FishBase
Fenêtre sur les données scientifiques officielles de l’espèce
FishBase v25.04Données synchronisées le : 15/06/2026
- Niveau trophique
- 3,4 ± 0,45 se
- Résilience
- Élevée (moins de 15 mois)
- Singularité phylogénétique (PD50)
- 0.5
- Relation bayésienne longueur-poids
- a = 0.01072, b = 3.03
- VulnérabilitéVulnérabilité faible (10 / 100)
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