{"product_id":"mccosker-s-flasher-wrasse-paracheilinus-mccoskeri","title":"McCosker’s Flasher Wrasse – Paracheilinus mccoskeri","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 9\/18 - Release Date: 10\/8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcCosker’s Flasher Wrasse (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacheilinus mccoskeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a small, brilliantly colored reef wrasse known for its orange-red body, vivid blue striping, and colorful fins. Males can become especially striking when displaying, intensifying their coloration and spreading their fins in the behavior that gives flasher wrasses their common name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its elaborate appearance, this is a relatively small wrasse. FishBase records a maximum total length of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 cm (3.1 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The species occurs across the Indo-West Pacific and is associated with outer reef slopes, where it lives around areas of coral, algae, and rubble at recorded depths of approximately 5–50 meters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4842\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn its natural habitat, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacheilinus mccoskeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may occur in small mixed-sex groups, typically with females outnumbering males. Females often remain together close to the reef while males move between them. Juveniles can be considerably more secretive and stay close to protective rubble and reef structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4842\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the aquarium, the McCosker’s Flasher Wrasse combines manageable adult size with active swimming behavior and exceptional coloration. It is well suited to a peaceful reef community, but should be provided with hiding places and open swimming space. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecure, tightly fitted cover is strongly recommended for flasher wrasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which can readily jump from an uncovered aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewild collected from Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacheilinus mccoskeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randall \u0026amp; Harmelin-Vivien, 1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e McCosker’s Flasher Wrasse, McCosker’s Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Labridae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indonesia — based on the collection information supplied for this fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild Collected – Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 gallons recommended; larger aquariums provide additional swimming room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.1 inches (8 cm total length)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=704\u0026amp;genusname=Paracheilinus\u0026amp;speciesname=mccoskeri\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore \/ small-animal feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e77–82°F (25–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a mature marine aquarium containing rockwork with numerous retreats as well as open water for swimming. This species naturally remains relatively close to reef structure, so sheltered areas are especially useful when the fish is first introduced. FishBase documents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. mccoskeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on outer reef slopes over coral, algae, and rubble. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=704\u0026amp;genusname=Paracheilinus\u0026amp;speciesname=mccoskeri\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecure aquarium cover is essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Small wrasses can jump through surprisingly narrow openings, particularly when startled or during periods of increased activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e McCosker’s Flasher Wrasse is a peaceful species best maintained with other non-aggressive marine fish. Avoid housing it with large or highly aggressive species that may intimidate it or prevent it from feeding normally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This species is appropriate for coral aquariums and is not known as a coral predator. Its small adult size and feeding behavior also make it substantially different from larger predatory wrasses that can pose problems for ornamental invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer appropriately sized foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped marine foods, and quality small marine pellets. Several smaller feedings can work particularly well for an active small wrasse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FishBase documents small mixed-sex groups in the wild, with females generally more numerous than males. Males actively move among groups of females, while juveniles tend to remain more closely associated with protective reef rubble. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4842\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSand Bed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalichoeres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wrasses, flasher wrasses of the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacheilinus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not require a deep sand bed for sleeping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rockwork containing suitable crevices and sheltered areas is more important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67587813703913,"sku":"WC S2308","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/mccoskers-flasher-wrasse-paracheilinus-mccoskeri-conditioned-quarantined-indonesia-pea.jpg?v=1790610428","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/mccosker-s-flasher-wrasse-paracheilinus-mccoskeri","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}