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Pseudocheilinus ocellatus
Care guide, husbandry, breeding, disease, and sourcing intelligence on Mystery Wrasse - written by the Fast Aquatics editorial team.
Mystery Wrasse requires a minimum of 55 gallons for healthy adults. The minimum is based on 4 inches adult size and territorial range. For Mystery Wrasse, plan a mature reef tank with stable parameters, sand bed, live rock for cover, and reef LED if photosynthetic.
The Mystery Wrasse is rated intermediate difficulty on this care sheet. It needs a tank of at least 55 gallons. Adults reach about 4 inches and live 5-10 years. Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus) is a intermediate-care saltwater species that thrives in tanks of 55 gallons or larger with stable parameters. Best paired with peaceful tankmates of similar size and water-chemistry needs.
Mystery Wrasse is a carnivore. Provide frozen mysis, brine, finely chopped seafood, and quality carnivore pellets. Live food triggers feeding response in stressed arrivals. Browse our food guides for product recommendations. For Mystery Wrasse, plan a mature reef tank with stable parameters, sand bed, live rock for cover, and reef LED if photosynthetic.
Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus) is native to Indo-Pacific reef ecosystems. Wild populations distribute across coral reefs from East Africa through Indonesia, the Philippines, and into the western Pacific. Captive-bred Mystery Wrasse is increasingly available and is the more sustainable choice when you can find it.
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