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Pink Streaked Wrasses are Poetry in Motion

An Active and Colorful Addition for Reef & Nano Aquariums

The Pink Streaked Wrasse Pseudocheilinops ataenia is considered one of the best reef safe Wrasses for aquarists and is highly prized. Small and colorful, this saltwater fish will be a welcome addition to your aquarium. Having an all around orange color, it displays blue on its underbody below its head and blue on its anal and pelvic fins. It has yellow lines that appear horizontally along its body and bluish-gray markings on the gill cover. A characteristic physical trait is that it has pink lips. Male specimens tend to be more colorful than the females. The Pink Streaked Wrasse has a life span of four to five years.

Is the Pink Streaked Wrasse good for nano aquariums?

Because it only grows to a length of two and one half inches, this small colorful fish is ideal for a marine or nano reef aquarium. The aquarium should contain plenty of hiding places. With a peaceful personality, this saltwater fish is shy and skittish, resulting in a swim pattern where it darts about.

What are other names for the Pink Streaked Wrasse?

Pseudocheilinops ataenia is known by the names Pink Streaked Wrasse and Pelvic Spot Wrasse.

Is the Pink Streaked Wrasse reef safe?

Yes. This reef safe Wrasse enjoys being housed in a reef aquarium, as they can be found swimming between branches of hard or soft corals.

What does the Pink Streaked Wrasse eat?

The Pink Streaked Wrasse is a good feeder, taking carnivore frozen and flake foods willingly in an aquarium environment.

Attention given to the water quality will reap rewards for any aquarist choosing to house a Pink Streaked Wrasse.

Breeding habits of Naoko's Fairy Wrasses

The male during courting will display its brilliantly colored fins to persuade its mate.

What type of water does the Pink Streaked Wrasse need?

The Pink Streaked Wrasse does not require special water conditions to survive and thrive. However, maintaining stable and optimal parameters is essential for its health. Ideal conditions include:

  • Salinity 1.025 (normal marine salinity)
  • Ammonia: 0 ppm
  • Nitrate: 0 ppm
  • Nitrate: < 10 ppm
  • pH 8.1-8.4
  • Specific gravity: 1.020-1.025
  • Temperature: 72-78° F
  • dKH: 8-12

Providing these parameters ensures a stable and healthy environment for the Pink Streaked Wrasse, as well as regular water testing and maintenance.

Prized among fish keepers, this saltwater fish is at home in both marine and reef environments. Fish keepers should choose tankmates that are compatible to reduce the Pink Streaked Wrasse’s natural skittishness and keep their lives as stress-free as possible.

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