Six-line Wrasse
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[edit] Six-Line WrasseScientific Name Pseudocheilinus hexataenia Max. Size: 3" or 10 cm. Tank Size: Minimum tank size: 10 gallon Aggression: Peaceful to Mildly aggressive; might change as it matures Hardiness: Fairly hardy and disease resistent Reef-Safe: Will make a great addition to mini-reefs as well as FOWLR (Fish only with live rock) aquariums Available as captive-bred: Can be purchased as Captive - bred or Wild- caught |
Physical Description
The Six-Line Wrasse is a small fish that has a blue and purple body with a green tail, orange head, and six orange lines horizontally running across its body.
Distribution
Indo-Pacific
Taxonomic Stuff you know you Care About
- Family: Labridae
- Genus: Pseudocheilinus
- Species: Hexataenia
Behavior
Will bury themselves in the sand when sleeping or frightened.
Feeding
Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and other similar micro fauna. Usually can find an extensive "buffet" in reef aquaria, but will readily accept many food supplements such as flakes, pellets, frozen foods.
Because of its feeding habits, it is useful as a natural control mechanism for flat worms and bristle worms.
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