6 liner

[fishfanatic2]

I purhased a six line wrasse today, mainly out of impulse (when will I learn? :roll: ), and so far everything's ok. I got it eating frozen brine. Are they known to be rather,uh, fast swimming and almost frantic? He's (Or she's?)swimming at the back now exploring, and any personal experiences with them? Thanks!

 

[reefann]

Make sure to have your cover glass is tight fitting, as far as I know all wrasse are jumpers, some worse than others.
Most wrasse I have run into are pretty active. He will probably calm down after a day or two. I had a X-mas wrasse hide for two days.
Those impulse fish are the ones that always seem to cause trouble but are so hard to resist.
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[Unarce]

I've read that sixlines are a toss-up when it comes to being reefsafe. On one side, they're peaceful community fish. On the other, they're feisty and will attack ornamental shrimp.

Mine is pretty docile. He never bothers my peppermint shrimp, and stays out of the purple tang's way. I am taking the risk of having no lid, but Pseudocheilinus seem to be less active than most other wrasse. They are the only ones that sleep in caves rather than in the sand, and he doesn't venture far from the rockwork.

I've never seen mine eat prepared foods. I assume he keeps the pod population in check since his stomach always seems to be full.

 

[Anonymous]

Sixlines are not really a toss up. They are reef safe almost without exception. Any fish will eat a shrimp that is small enough, we don't use that as a reef safe/not reef safe criteria.
They are a wrasse though, and as with all wrasses - they are very active once acclimated. Don't be fooled. They will use every square inch of a 200 gallon tank.
They will accept prepared foods, just give yours a bit of time as he's still acclimating. Over time he will eat more prepared foods, and become aggressive to any newcomer of similar size.
Sixlines should usually be added last, unless you're planning on keeping a pygmy angel. Pygmys are ALWAYS added last.

Cheers
Jim

 

[moonfishie]

Mine was a happy camper for 6 months or so until he jumped.

 

[cdeakle]

JimM is the man!

I have had a few of these guys and they are really awesome. I have found then to be 100 percent reef safe and they do become very active. I had one jump out of tank and perrish so I would suggest a good sealed top.

They love copepods, main reason why I might have to find a new home for my mandarin. I would suggest trying to get him to eat formula2. Mine would eat a whole package if I gave it to him He also likes live and frozen brine, and sometimes seaweed selects....

 

[fishfanatic2]

Well, this all seems good. My tank has lots of rock and caves, which is probably why I couldn't find him this morning (he's fine, though. Was watching him before.) I do have a cleaner shrimp, and they seem to be interacting well. I have read that they are reef safe, which is good form y reef. :wink: I do have a pretty good population of amphis so in addition to the brine and formula one he should be ok. And if he ever wants salad he is more than welcome to munch my hair algae or cyano.

 

[Expos Forever]

Message to anyone still succumbing to impulse purchases: I'd like to make a suggestion. Bring a good book (Scott W Michael's 500 essential to know marine fish maybe? Corals by Borneman?) every time you go to the LFS. Sorry but not sure if Amazon ships to Mars.

 

[Anonymous]

My two six lines are awesome. One of my most favorite fish.