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Pseudocheilinus hexataenia Six Line Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
Origin: Indo-Pacific
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Water Parameters
Temperature23–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 8 cm
- Min Tank
- 100 L
- Lifespan
- 4–6
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Mildly aggressive; territorial toward similar fish
About
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia (Six Line Wrasse) is a popular reef fish combining beautiful orange-pink horizontal striping with a bold blue-purple face. Also valued as a biological pest controller against flatworms and small bristleworms.
Care Guide
pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.025. Can become territorial with similar-sized fish. Provide rock caves. Effective at reducing flatworm populations. Reef-safe.
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