Pseudojuloides cerasinus (Small Tail Pencil Wrasse)

[drw94]

I just picked one of these up at the LFS. Been trying to google info about this online with little luck. From what I gathered they seem to get up and drop dead at around 6 months. I take that with a grain of salt because I can't imagine every reefer has had the same experience. The one I got was out and swimming the first day. Started eating on the second. So for its only been a few days, but he is still out and eating well. I would like to get more info about their care and hear from fellow reefers that have kept one past that treaded 6 month mark. Thanks

 

[evolved]

The entire Pseudojuloides genus is just difficult. But this species is likely the most hardy. Regardless, there won't be many which meet your criteria for experience.