{"id":10043,"date":"2026-02-17T19:05:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/pencil-wrasse-pseudojuloides-sp\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:05:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:05:02","slug":"pencil-wrasse-pseudojuloides-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=pencil-wrasse-pseudojuloides-sp","title":{"rendered":"Pencil Wrasse Pseudojuloides Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"64\">Pencil Wrasse (<em data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"37\">Pseudojuloides<\/em> sp.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"87\"><strong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"85\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"383\">The Pencil Wrasse is a small, peaceful, and reef-safe species, known for its slender, elongated body and bright, vibrant coloration, which can vary between species. Active and graceful, it adds subtle beauty and constant motion to reef aquariums while naturally grazing on small invertebrates.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"402\"><strong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"400\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"560\">Native to the Indo-Pacific region, <em data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"454\">Pseudojuloides<\/em> species inhabit coral reefs and rubble zones, often hiding among crevices and live rock during the day.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"580\"><strong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"578\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"793\">An omnivore that thrives on a diet of frozen mysis, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets. Supplement with live rock to encourage natural foraging behavior. Feed 2\u20133 times daily.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"816\"><strong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"814\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"988\">Peaceful and reef-safe with most species, including gobies, anthias, tangs, and other small, non-aggressive wrasses. Avoid large, aggressive, or highly territorial fish.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1011\"><strong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1009\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1137\">Extremely peaceful. Minimal territorial behavior; appreciates ample hiding spaces and a sand bed for resting and burrowing.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1166\"><strong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1164\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1306\">Recommended for intermediate aquarists. Requires a mature, stable reef aquarium with live rock for foraging and plenty of swimming space.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1335\"><strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1333\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1470\">\n<li data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1382\">\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1382\"><strong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1354\">Temperature:<\/strong> 75\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (24\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1417\">\n<p data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1417\"><strong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1398\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.020 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1439\">\n<p data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1439\"><strong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1427\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1470\">\n<p data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1470\"><strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1457\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1620\">Small, peaceful, and colorful, the Pencil Wrasse is an excellent addition to mature reef aquariums, providing both charm and natural pest control.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pencil Wrasse (Pseudojuloides sp.) 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