Mystery Wrasse

Mystery Wrasse

Pseudocheilinus ocellatus

Also known as: Whitebarred Wrasse, Five-Barred Wrasse

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore Reef Safe

A secretive and strikingly colored wrasse with a pinkish-purple body marked by five white vertical bars and a prominent eyespot on the tail. More reclusive than the six line wrasse but equally hardy.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8.1–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

4"
10.2 cm

Lifespan

5–8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Provide extensive rockwork with caves and crevices. Territorial toward other Pseudocheilinus wrasses — do not mix with six line wrasses. Add last to reduce aggression.

Feeding

Frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and quality marine pellets. Will hunt small bristle worms and pests.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Clown Tang 15" Six Line Wrasse 3" Catalina Goby 2.5"

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