{"product_id":"smalltail-pencil-wrasse-pseudojuloides-cerasinus","title":"Smalltail Pencil Wrasse - Pseudojuloides cerasinus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"455\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmalltail Pencil Wrasse (Pseudojuloides cerasinus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eThe Smalltail Pencil Wrasse, Pseudojuloides cerasinus, is a slender, elegant and highly colourful reef wrasse with strong sex-related colour differences. Males can show green upper body tones, blue and yellow lateral striping and a dark-edged tail, while females are usually pink to orange with softer markings. Also known as the Candy Pencil Wrasse or Smalltail Wrasse, this Hawaiian species is a rare and desirable marine fish, best suited to mature reef aquariums with soft sand, peaceful tank mates and careful feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eSmalltail Pencil Wrasse, Smalltail Wrasse, Candy Pencil Wrasse, Candy Wrasse, Pencil Wrasse, Long Blue-lined Wrasse, Pink Wrasse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003ePseudojuloides cerasinus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eUp to around 12 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eMarine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eHawaiian Islands. This species was once treated as a much wider Indo-Pacific fish, but current references now restrict true Pseudojuloides cerasinus to Hawaii, with similar regional forms separated into related species. Naturally found on clear lagoon and seaward reefs, especially over coral rubble, algal clumps and live coral areas, where it forages for small invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003epH Range: 8.1–8.4\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eHardness or Salinity: SG 1.020–1.025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003ePeaceful to mildly assertive. Best kept with calm to moderately active reef-safe fish that will not bully it or outcompete it for food. Males may be territorial towards other pencil wrasses or similar wrasses, so avoid keeping multiple males unless the aquarium is very large and carefully planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eCarnivorous micro-predator. In nature, it forages for small benthic invertebrates among rubble, sand, algae and reef structure. In the aquarium, offer frequent small feeds of frozen mysis, enriched brineshrimp, copepods, cyclops, calanus, finely chopped clam, finely chopped prawn and high-quality small marine pellets if accepted. Newly imported specimens may be reluctant to feed at first, so live brineshrimp, live mysis or copepods can help trigger a feeding response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eA minimum of 400 litres is recommended for a single specimen, with larger aquariums preferred for long-term success or mixed wrasse communities. Provide mature live rock, open swimming room and a soft sand bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eAn active daytime forager that spends much of its time moving above sand, coral rubble and rockwork while picking at tiny prey. Like many sand-sleeping wrasses, it buries in soft sand at night or when frightened, and newly introduced specimens may remain buried for several days while settling. It is a strong jumper, so a tight-fitting lid or mesh cover is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3602\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eReef Safe with Caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3233\"\u003eGenerally safe with corals and most sessile invertebrates, as it does not normally nip coral tissue. The caution is due to its natural feeding behaviour: it may eat small worms, pods, tiny snails, flatworms, feather dusters, very small shrimps and other small mobile invertebrates. Larger established ornamental shrimps are often ignored, but this cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"4200\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3642\"\u003eRequires a mature aquarium with a soft, fine sand bed for sleeping and stress relief. Avoid coarse coral gravel, bare-bottom systems, newly set-up aquariums and aggressive tank mates. Pencil wrasses can be delicate during shipping and may fail if they do not begin feeding, so choose alert, undamaged specimens with good body condition. Feed frequently, maintain strong filtration and avoid mixing with aggressive wrasses or very similar males. Because this species is part of a complex, exact identification should be checked if collection locality matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4241\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4215\" data-end=\"4218\"\u003eExperienced fishkeepers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4243\" data-end=\"4286\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4259\"\u003eRare or occasional in trade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4288\" data-end=\"4548\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Group","offers":[{"title":"Male \/ Small","offer_id":46040412487853,"sku":"AG-103478","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Male \/ Medium","offer_id":46040412520621,"sku":"AG-103479","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Male \/ Large","offer_id":46040412553389,"sku":"AG-103480","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Female \/ Small","offer_id":46040412586157,"sku":"AG-103481","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Female \/ Medium","offer_id":46040412618925,"sku":"AG-103482","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Female \/ Large","offer_id":46040412651693,"sku":"AG-103483","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/0391\/6205\/files\/Smalltail_Pencil_Wrasse_-_Pseudojuloides_cerasinus_Male.jpg?v=1779458160","url":"https:\/\/aquagroup.co.uk\/products\/smalltail-pencil-wrasse-pseudojuloides-cerasinus","provider":"Aqua Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}