Wrasse – Mystery

Mystery Wrasse Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 12cm (4¾″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 5 years

Scientific Name: Pseudocheilinus Ocellatus

Other Names: Whitebarred Wrasse, Fivebarred Wrasse

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size: 1.5 -2.5 inches

The mystery wrasse, scientific name Pseudocheilinus Ocellatus is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 80 gallons. Mystery wrasses can grow up to 4 ¾ ” and can live up to 5 years. Mystery wrasses are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Mystery wrasses should be kept singly. Mystery wrasses can be kept with other wrasses. Mystery wrasses are reef safe, they will not bother coral or invertebrates, once they are established in the tank they may prey upon new shrimp that are added to the tank. Mystery wrasses sleep in the rocks and will be swimming throughout the tank during the day. The mystery wrasse is also referred to as the whitebarred wrasse or the fivebarred wrasse. Wrasses are known for jumping and require a tight fighting lid.