{"product_id":"mystery-wrasse","title":"Mystery Wrasse","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMystery Wrasse: The Deepwater Jewel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMystery Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus), also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eWhitebarred Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eTail-Spot Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a highly prized member of the Pseudocheilinus genus. Its vibrant coloration—a mix of \u003cstrong\u003ereddish-maroon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eyellow\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eiridescent blue\/purple\u003c\/strong\u003e with thin vertical white bars—and shy, yet assertive, personality make it a favorite for established reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike its shallow-water cousin, the Six-Line Wrasse, the \u003cstrong\u003eMystery Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e naturally inhabits the deeper reef slopes of the Indo-Pacific, which contributes to its higher price and sometimes cryptic behavior when first introduced. Once acclimated, it is a constantly active fish, weaving through the rockwork as it hunts for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMystery Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e is valued not only for its beauty but also for its utility in pest control, as it is known to consume nuisance flatworms and pyramidellid snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/strong\u003e that feeds primarily on small benthic invertebrates and zooplankton in the wild. In the aquarium, it requires a varied diet of meaty foods, including vitamin-enriched \u003cstrong\u003emysis shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebrine shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality sinking pellets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to its high metabolism and active nature, the \u003cstrong\u003eMystery Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e must be fed 2 to 3 times per day in small portions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe With Caution\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it will not harm corals or anemones, it may pose a risk to small, ornamental shrimp (such as smaller cleaner shrimp or sexy shrimp) and miniature snails or crabs. Its known appetite for pyramidellid snails and flatworms is a major benefit for coral keepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is Semi-Aggressive \/ Assertive. It is territorial, especially with newcomers and fish that resemble it. Do not house the Mystery Wrasse with other wrasses from the Pseudocheilinus genus (e.g., Six-Line Wrasse). It is best added after less aggressive fish have established themselves and should be the sole wrasse of its kind in the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tight-fitting, secure lid is mandatory. Like all wrasses, the Mystery Wrasse is an expert jumper, especially when startled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pseudocheilinus ocellatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Common Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mystery Wrasse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whitebarred Wrasse, Tail-Spot Wrasse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific (Marshall Islands, Coral Sea, Japan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 inches (10-13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Assertive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore (Small inverts, zooplankton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-90 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution (Safe with corals; may eat small shrimp\/snails)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SLA","offers":[{"title":"Medium (2-3.5\")","offer_id":67705432703196,"sku":"pia1791986554330","price":133.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (3.5-4.5\")","offer_id":67705432735964,"sku":"led1791986554331","price":137.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1422\/1020\/files\/mystery-wrasse_1.webp?v=1791986562","url":"https:\/\/calmhemwear.shop\/products\/mystery-wrasse","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}