Mystery wrasse size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 10 cm. The largest on record measured 10.3 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 4 Pseudocheilinus species on LumaReef: 9 cm (Disappearing Wrasse) to 14 cm (Eightline Wrasse).

Mystery wrasse tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Mystery wrasse water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Labridae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Mystery wrasse tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Domino damselfish, Radiant wrasse, and Cleaner wrasse.

Mystery wrasse depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 20 to 100 m down. Deeper than most Pseudocheilinus on LumaReef (0–50 m).

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Mystery wrasse

Pseudocheilinus ocellatus

A secretive hunter creeping through the rock, rarely seen in the open.

The Mystery wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus) is a tropical marine fish of the family Labridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 20 and 100 m deep. Adults grow to about 10 cm; the largest on record measured 10.3 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 10 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres25 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres54 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres100 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres120 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along56 species

and 32 more species

Caution43 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 10.3 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded

Depth

surface

20 m100 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderLabriformes
FamilyLabridae
GenusPseudocheilinus
SpeciesPseudocheilinus ocellatus
Described byRandall, 1999

In other languages

French: Labre lavande
Japanese: ヨコシマニセモチノウオ
Chinese: 眼斑擬唇魚

Quick answers

Mystery wrasse size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 10 cm. The largest on record measured 10.3 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 4 Pseudocheilinus species on LumaReef: 9 cm (Disappearing Wrasse) to 14 cm (Eightline Wrasse).
Mystery wrasse tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Mystery wrasse water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Labridae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Mystery wrasse tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Domino damselfish, Radiant wrasse, and Cleaner wrasse.
Mystery wrasse: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Mystery wrasse and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Mystery wrasse depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 20 to 100 m down. Deeper than most Pseudocheilinus on LumaReef (0–50 m).