Carpenter's flasher wrasse size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 7 cm. The largest on record measured 8 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 130 Labridae species on LumaReef: 6.1 cm (Breastspot Cleaner Wrasse) to 229 cm (Napoleon Wrasse).

Carpenter's flasher wrasse tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Carpenter's flasher wrasse water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Labridae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Carpenter's flasher wrasse tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 72 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Percula clownfish, Green chromis, and Cherub angelfish.

Carpenter's flasher wrasse depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 27 to 45 m down. Close to most Labridae on LumaReef (2–40 m).

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Carpenter's flasher wrasse

Paracheilinus carpenteri

It earns its name, raising its dorsal rays for short flashing runs.

The Carpenter's flasher wrasse (Paracheilinus carpenteri) is a tropical marine fish of the family Labridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 27 and 45 m deep. Adults grow to about 7 cm; the largest on record measured 8 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 7 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Happiest in a group of 4 or more
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres33 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres72 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres133 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres160 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along72 species

and 48 more species

Caution18 species

Crowding the same layer

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 8 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

27 m45 m

Classification

OrderLabriformes
FamilyLabridae
GenusParacheilinus
SpeciesParacheilinus carpenteri
Described byRandall, 1981

In other languages

German: Carpenters Zwerglippfisch
Spanish: Labrido intermitente rosa
Japanese: クジャクベラ

Quick answers

Carpenter's flasher wrasse size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 7 cm. The largest on record measured 8 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 130 Labridae species on LumaReef: 6.1 cm (Breastspot Cleaner Wrasse) to 229 cm (Napoleon Wrasse).
Carpenter's flasher wrasse tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Carpenter's flasher wrasse water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Labridae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Carpenter's flasher wrasse tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 72 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Percula clownfish, Green chromis, and Cherub angelfish.
Carpenter's flasher wrasse: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 4 together.
Carpenter's flasher wrasse and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Carpenter's flasher wrasse depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 27 to 45 m down. Close to most Labridae on LumaReef (2–40 m).