McCosker's of Maldives Wrasse
McCosker's of Maldives Wrasse
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Conditioned & Prepared — Actively Eating
This fish has completed our species-appropriate conditioning and treatment process and is actively eating in our care.
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McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (Maldives Variant)
A stunning and highly active flasher wrasse known for its vibrant orange, red, and blue coloration and incredible display behavior. The Maldives variant of McCosker's Flasher Wrasse is particularly prized for its intense coloration and frequent flashing displays, making it one of the most captivating wrasses available for reef aquariums.
🔵 Conditioned & Prepared – Actively Eating
Quick Facts
- Care Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
- Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
- Size: Ranging from approximately 2.5–4 inches at adult size
Behavior & Husbandry
McCosker's Flasher Wrasses are extremely active swimmers that spend much of their day cruising the water column and interacting with their surroundings. Males are especially known for their spectacular "flashing" displays, where they rapidly intensify their colors and extend their fins to impress females or establish dominance.
They thrive in peaceful reef aquariums with plenty of open swimming space, strong water movement, and stable water conditions.
Like all flasher wrasses, they are excellent jumpers and require a secure lid or screen top.
Feeding & Diet
Carnivorous and benefits from frequent, varied feedings.
What We Feed at Lush Corals:
- Frozen mysis shrimp
- Enriched brine shrimp
- High-quality pellets
In Your Aquarium:
- Frozen foods
- Pellets
- Small meaty foods
Frequent feeding helps maintain vibrant coloration, body condition, and overall health.
Compatibility Notes
Compatible with:
- Clownfish
- Gobies
- Blennies
- Tangs
- Fairy wrasses
- Other peaceful reef fish
Avoid aggressive tankmates or highly territorial wrasses that may stress them.
Excellent addition to peaceful reef aquariums looking for constant movement and vibrant coloration.
Lush Corals Conditioning Process
This fish has been carefully conditioned and prepared prior to sale.
While certain species such as wrasses are not held through our full quarantine process, each fish is:
- Carefully inspected upon arrival
- Proactively dipped and treated
- Observed for health and behavior
- Conditioned to eat prepared foods
This ensures your fish arrives healthy, feeding, and well-adjusted, giving you a strong start in your aquarium.
