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pete43

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I've had a sixline wrasse for a while now,and recently purchased a solorensis wrasse,which is a lot bigger than the sixline,however the sixline is taking shots at the solorensis.
Is this just a marking of territory?Or is the sixline out for blood?
I've heard the horror stories about sixline wrasses,I just want to hear a little more input,and whether or not the solorensis has a chance.
Thanks a lot,Pete
 

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I would get rid of the 6 line if you can. From what I have heard they can be worse than damsels. Doubt the solorensis has a chance. He'll stress it to death. They are too relaxed for the 6 line.
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You're definitely in trouble. The six line won't give up. I'd highly recommend getting one of the wrasses out of the tank. Sorry for the bad news, and good luck.
 

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The 6line is one of the most agressive fish out there. He won't stop until the other fish is dead.
 

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the six line wrasse is the worst to have if you are thinking of introducing any other wrasse into your tank, i have about 20 wrasse in my tank and they are doing fine (340 gal)
 

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Mine is nothing shy of completely psycho. Relentless and evil, yet so goofy and beautiful. Strange bad fish.
 
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I have way too much rock work and coral to try and get him out.I might try a fish trapwith a mirror,one of them should swim into it(my guess is the sixline looking for a fight)
So long,Pete
 

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