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Name : Secretive Wrasse
Species : Wrasses
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Family - Labridae
Scientific name - Pseudocheilinus evanidus
Common name – Secretive, Scarlet Pin Strip, Striated Wrasse
Size – 3 in (8 cm)
Range - Hawaii, Indonesia, Vanuatu
Min. Aquarium size - 30 gal (113 L)
Care Level - Intermediate
Temperament – Semi-aggressive
Foods and feeding - Should be fed a variety of high quality marine meaty foods. Will also eat other small crustaceans.
Aquarium suitability -
Reef compatibility - Yes
Captive care – This a peaceful fish, but can display some aggression towards other peaceful fish so it should be added last to the tank. It requires a tank with lots of rockwork and hiding places. It will eat small invertebrates including pyramidellid snails, flatworms and bristleworms. Wrasses are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered.
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