Male African Pencil Wrasse

This remarkable male African Pencil Wrasse has made its way onto our WYSIWYG! Multiple specimens can be housed together, and it's quite possible to mix more than one species from this genus. Compared to most wrasses, Pseudojuloides are exceptionally peaceful and often quite timid. This must be kept in mind when choosing tankmates, as more boisterous labrids can cause a Pencil Wrasse to spend its time in hiding. And though they are not especially large in size (maximum size is only around 5 inches), they benefit from having ample swimming room. A large reef aquarium makes for an ideal setting.