Eight Lined Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus octotaenia)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Eight Lined Wrasse is a small, slender fish with eight distinctive vertical orange-red lines running along its yellow-green body. Males display more vibrant coloration than females, with deeper orange striping and occasional blue markings on the head.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied carnivorous diet including high-quality prepared foods (flakes, pellets), frozen mysis shrimp, and frozen copepods. This species grazes naturally on small crustaceans and benefits from frequent small feedings to match its active, high-metabolism nature.
Difficulty and care for the Eight Lined Wrasse
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from East Africa and the Red Sea to the central Pacific, including the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesia.
Log Eight Lined Wrasse in your reef tank
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