Sixline Wrasse / Pseudocheilinus hexataenia

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Pseudocheilinus hexataenia

COMMON NAME – Sixline Wrasse

SIZE - 3 in (8 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 30 gal (113 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Should be fed a variety of high quality marine meaty foods. Will also eat other small crustaceans.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Yes

CAPTIVE CARE – This is a semi-aggressive fish but does best with peaceful fish. Because of its semi-aggressive nature it should be added last to the tank. It requires a tank with lots of rockwork and hiding places. It will eat small invertebrates including pyramidellid snails, flatworms and bristleworms. Wrasses are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered.

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[buddythelion]

Not to be put with fairy wrasses for sure. Will be a very costly mistake!

[BenjaminS]

I really like this guy's look but is there anyway to get him to be non agressive?

[creefer]

I had one for a year and a half before he went carpet surfing. Yea....I took my chances on an open top rimless but he did so well I thought nothing of it. Then, one day.....crispy on the floor when I came home from work.

[ness]

Cryptic Sixline is a great alternative. Similar markings but not aggressive, I've seen pairs in small tanks too.