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The Eightline Wrasse is also known as Eightstripe Wrasse or Eight Lined Wrasse. As its name implies, it has eight, horizontal red stripes on a striking orange body. Its fins and tail are intricately detailed.
A 20 gallon or larger aquarium equipped with plenty of rocks for hiding among and live rock to graze from is ideal. The Eightline Wrasse is very aggressive towards other Wrasses and best kept singly. If it is to be housed in an aggressive community tank, it should be introduced first. It will do well with larger fish that can defend themselves. It is harmless to corals where it loves to hide, but will eat shrimp, crabs, and other small crustaceans, snails, urchins, and bristleworms.
The diet should include chopped seafood, mysid shrimp, and vitamin-enriched frozen preparations for carnivores.
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Name: Eightline Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus octotaenia)
Family: Labridae Range: Indo-Pacific Size: Up to 5 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Gravel or sand Reef Compatible: With caution Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 20 gallon Light: High Temperament: Aggressive Swimming Level: No specific level Care Level: Moderate Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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