Six Line Wrasse Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 8 cm
- Min Tank
- 100 L
- Lifespan
- 8
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Aggressive toward small fish; reef-safe with corals.
About
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia — the six-line wrasse — is a small, active reef fish with six vivid horizontal blue lines over an orange body. It is a relentless hunter of pyramidellid snails (which attack Tridacna clams), bristle worms, and small crustaceans. While reef-safe, it can be aggressive toward smaller or similarly shaped fish. Its hardiness and pest-control value make it a popular choice for established reef systems.
Care Guide
Light: any. Flow: moderate. Feed: mysis, small frozen foods. Reef-safe but aggressive to similar-shaped small fish. Pest control benefit. Sleeps in mucus cocoon at night.
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