Oh heck no.
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Six lines are similar to Damsels in that they get a bad rap. Could be because it is more readily available and thus picked up by beginners or could be that they are just more aggressive than others. Similar to Damsels. However, there are a lot of easy going Damsels that make great tank mates if the tank is set up properly. I tend to say the same rule of thumb applies to Six lines. If you know or understand the base principle of needs then they are usually great assets to have in home aquarium.
They are small but fast. They are constantly hunting. They require a lot of rocks and food readily available to hunt. So a healthy pod population. Healthy pod population also means limit the number of pod predators that will require and compete for the same food unless the pods can reproduce at a faster rate than consumers. Tanks that are not mature in this regard need not apply because they won't meet the base requirement for the fish no matter how small, cute, and cuddly it may look.
Point is, would you leave your puppy unattended in the home while you went to work? Or would you have it contained or better yet crate trained? Of course, you wouldn't leave it unattended. Much like a young child. Same rule applies. Introducing a fish that the system can't sustain means said Six Line is bored and hungry. Thus the aggression, bad behavior, and trouble they get into.
I've owned two. Plan on getting one with my new tank once it is mature enough and the pods are breeding like a rabbit because I also want some dragon faced pipe fish which will compete for the same food.
I didn't realize that pods were their main source of food, LA states they eat mysis and other type foods. In that case, I will hold off until the tank is mature. I do have a large refugium in place.
If your adding more fish than the 6 line wrasse should be the last fish added. They are very aggressive and tend to pick or kill any new addition there are many other reef safe wrasses that are not nearly as aggressive. Good luck.Hey Reefers, looking to add my first fish to my RSR 350. Would a Six Line Wrasse be a good one to go with? I plan on a couple gobys, blennies and a yellow or purple tang, with the Tang being the last addition.
Any issues with this? I've not had a wrasse before and wasn't sure how territorial these guys are.
If your adding more fish than the 6 line wrasse should be the last fish added. They are very aggressive and tend to pick or kill any new addition there are many other reef safe wrasses that are not nearly as aggressive. Good luck.
Why go with a six line when u can get a melanarus, much more praceful and just as pretty imo and you can put it with other wrasses...