Species Spotlight: Pseudocheilinops ataenia – The Pink-Streaked Wrasse

[tnc112105]

I have the email alerts set up already but I will start checking Divers Den as well. Thanks!

 

[Adele]

Nice read. Good information, and a fish I will consider when my Six-line departs.
Thanks for the spotlight

 

[Cment]

I had one for over 2 years before breaking down the tank. Very peaceful and they keep to themselves. They are always watching you and eventually come out quite a bit. Mine was a very aggressive eater and would take to just about anything I threw in the tank. She started off in a 25g cube then moved her over to a 65g. Mine got to be about 2-2.5" and was a wonderful fish. Not as colorful as a six line but the trade off was in it not being aggressive.

 

[Sunny Goold]

I've had a bristle worm explosion here recently... as in probably over a 100 worms free swimming and on the glass once lights out. I was bout to just go 6-line but this looks like an attractive alternative.

Yep - I heard 6 lines can be aggressive and should consider a 4 line... but this fish looks like a much nicer alternative and I love the coloring on the pelvic fins - they really stand out in other pics I have seen. Thanks so much for the great article.

 

[NY_Caveman]

I've been looking for one of these wrasses for several weeks now. Anyone know where I can find one to purchase online?

I have been following a few places now. There were some at the end of 2017, but I have not seen any for a bit. I only discovered them around that time, so I am not sure if there would be anything seasonal to their availability.

Great write up @nautical_nathaniel!

 

[eatbreakfast]

I have been following a few places now. There were some at the end of 2017, but I have not seen any for a bit. I only discovered them around that time, so I am not sure if there would be anything seasonal to their availability.

Great write up @nautical_nathaniel!

Nothing seasonal about their availability. It's just whether the supply chain gets them.

 

[joec]

I spoke with quality marine about these as I plan on getting one.

They told me there is a big demand for these in Europe, and that's where most of them end up.

 

[Triggreef]

great write up. These have been on my list before for a long time. Getting moved up that list now.

 

[Jesterrace]

The Pink Streaked is my most recommended wrasse for those who have smaller tanks and want to try out a wrasse. I actually recommend it more than the Possums because the Pink Streaked tend to be more outgoing. Pictures don't do it justice.

 

[Janci]

Great article.
Do you think they prey smaller nudibranches aswell?

 

[lion king]

Great article.
Do you think they prey smaller nudibranches aswell?

Likely, I believe that's who got my berghias. I was able to get them into the tank and established, but I believe eventually the pink streakes stumbled upon them,

The Pink Streaked is my most recommended wrasse for those who have smaller tanks and want to try out a wrasse. I actually recommend it more than the Possums because the Pink Streaked tend to be more outgoing. Pictures don't do it justice.

I believe you stole my line(lol); that's what I always say and I have kept both. The tanaka's possum is a great little wrasse also; though they are more cryptic, it's part of their charm. It is hard to get a good pic of these guys, although the pics in this spotlight are quite good. Mine was very vibrant with those bright bug eyes, a brilliant blue on the fins and emerald accents on the tail

 

[cracker]

Great article Nathaniel. I'm looking for small colorful & mellow fish . I'm about to see how much & I do see they are not around much for sale .

Cool little fish too bad they are not common in our LFS's

 

[Buddy1234]

Getting ready to set up a 50 gallon reef tank. Looks like it could be a good choice

 

[evmibo]

Just got notified that LA has one in stock 1.5hrs ago. Looks like it’s still available as of now.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Received her this week after a full 24 hour delivery delay. Monitoring closely. She slept in the cave with some Cleaner Shrimp the first night and came out a little more the next day.

BTW, @nautical_nathaniel, Sauron was a fantastic name, RIP

 

[Nikita1981]

Have mine two weeks now and it's out and about. And it ate 90 % of my flatworms allready next to all different kinds of frozen food. Very pleased with it.

 

[Katrina71]

Likely, I believe that's who got my berghias. I was able to get them into the tank and established, but I believe eventually the pink streakes stumbled upon them,



I believe you stole my line(lol); that's what I always say and I have kept both. The tanaka's possum is a great little wrasse also; though they are more cryptic, it's part of their charm. It is hard to get a good pic of these guys, although the pics in this spotlight are quite good. Mine was very vibrant with those bright bug eyes, a brilliant blue on the fins and emerald accents on the tail

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You just answered what I was wondering. Thanks!

 

[Triggreef]

Tough to find these little guys. I was looking for a while online and had a couple LFS looking for me as well but I pretty much gave up. I really would want a trio rather than just one so seems like chances of finding more than one at a time is slim.

 

[Baldguy]

Tough to find these little guys. I was looking for a while online and had a couple LFS looking for me as well but I pretty much gave up. I really would want a trio rather than just one so seems like chances of finding more than one at a time is slim.

Live Aquaria has pink streaked in now. https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/2908/pink-streaked-wrasse?pcatid=2908&c=15+1378+2908
You can get more than one.

 

[BPF42]

Great job on your article! I was just about to give up on the idea of including a Wrasse in the reef tank I am starting with easy going fish, but you have changed my mind. The Pink-Streaked Wrasse seems like a good choice.