Eight Line Wrasse

Latin Name

Pseudocheilinus octotaenia

Common Name

Eight Line Wrasse

Also known as

Often mistakenly called "Twelve Line Wasse"

Fast Facts

This species has its pros and cons. They're exceptionally hardy, easy to feed and readily available, but they're one of the most aggressive members of this genus. See the Sixline Wrasse for a similar but smaller species. You need to select tankmates carefully. It does best when housed with moderately aggressive or larger, passive species, like angelfishes, butterflyfishes, surgeonfishes, puffers and filefishes. However, it is likely to be picked on by overly aggressive fishes, like larger dottybacks, larger hawkfishes, and triggerfishes. Do not keep more than one in the same tank or with other member if the genus. When first added to the aquarium, it will spend lots of time peering from cracks and crevices. But as it adjusts, it will begin spending more time in the open, becoming as bold as most fish over time.

Sizes

Most specimens are around 2"-4"

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacifc

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Microcarnivore. Feed a varied diet that includes a frozen prepared food for carnivores, minced table shrimp, and a good flake food.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Popular in reefs and safe with corals, but his fish is a greater threat to ornamental shrimps and small snails than its congeners because of its larger size. It will aid the reef aquarist in controlling pyramidellid snails and commensal flatworms.

Availability

Frequently Available

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Eight Line Wrasse

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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.