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Disappearing Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus evanidus)

350,00 EGP

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SmallOut of Stock350,00 EGP
MediumOut of Stock350,00 EGP
LargeOut of Stock350,00 EGP

Fish Description

Facts
Latin NamePseudocheilinus evanidus - (Jordan & Evermann, 1903)
Local NameDisappearing Wrasse
FamilyLabridae - Pseudocheilinus
OriginEast Indian Ocean, West Indian Ocean, Australia, The Red Sea, Indonesia, East Pacific, Central/West Pacific
Max length8 cm (3,1")
As Aquarium Fish
Minimum volume200 l (53 gal)  ?
"Minimum volume" indicates the size of the tank needed to house this species under optimal conditions.
This is based on a medium size animal, which you want to keep for several years.
It might be possible to keep smaller specimens for a limited period in a smaller tank.
A larger tank might be needed for fully-grown specimens.
HardinessAverage ?
"Hardiness" indicates how resistant this species is to disease and how well i tolerates bad conditions in general.
Some species doesn't handle transportation very well, but that doesn't mean that the species isn't hardy under the right conditions.
Suitable for AquariumSuitable with care ?
In this case, a "normal" aquarium is a reef aquarium with mixed corals or a fish only aquarium with an approximately salinity of 1.026 (sg) and a temperature close to 26°C.
Species requiring more than a 4000-liter tank are considered not suitable for home aquarium.
Special aquariums may cover tanks with low salinity, sub-tropical temperature, deep sand bed, sea grass etc.
Reef safeReef safe with caution ?
Always reef safe: No sources indicate that this species will harm corals or other invertebrates.
Often reef safe: Only a few aquarists has reported problems keeping this species with corals and other invertebrates.
Reef safe with caution: This species may be a threat to some types of invertebrates.
Reef safe with luck: Most specimens will harm corals and/or other invertebrates, but you might be lucky.
Not reef safe: This species is a threat to most corals and/or other invertebrates.
AggressivenessAggressive towards other species
Feed
Recommended

Larger crustaceans (Shrimp, crabs...)
Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia...)
Zooplankton (Cyclops, pods...)

الوصف

Beware of

Jumps out of open aquaria
This species is known to jump out of open aquaria.
Can be a threat to small fish
This spicies might be a threat to smaller fishes.
Poses a threat towards invertebrates
This species will eat small crustaceans, snails, sea urchins, bristleworm etc.
Aggressive
This species can be extremely aggressive towards other fish.
Be careful when keeping these fish together with peaceful or docile species. Regular feeding, plenty of hiding places and a lot of space can alleviate aggressive behavior to some degree.

Keep in mind

Thrive best on their own
These fish flourish better without other members of the same species in the aquarium.
Frequent feeding
This fish requires feeding several times a day, especially when newly added.
When the fish can find its natural food in the aquarium it requires less frequent feeding.
Hiding places

This species requires places to hide, especially when newly introduced into the aquarium.

Hermaphroditic
This species can change gender from female to male.
When a male is needed, a female changes sex and takes on the role.
Eats flatworm
This species is known to feed on flatworms.
One can, of course be unlucky in having a specimen that refuses to eat them.
Eats Pyramid snails

This species can be used to combat Pyramid snails.

One can of course be unlucky in having an individual that refuses to eat them.

Initially shy
This species can be very shy when first introduced into a new aquarium.
More aggressive fish can be introduced after this species has acclimatized.

Additional information

Size

Small, Medium, Large

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