trio of six lines

[Anonymous]

I'm considering adding three six lines to my 120. They would all be introduced at the same time. Should they all be the same size or have one larger and two smaller? Also, would having a group of them dispell any of the aggressive tendencies they might otherwise display towards other fish if the wrasse was kept singly?
TIA

 

[Anonymous]

The smaller the better, but if you've got to go with different sizes, yes, I'd make one of them significantly larger. They'll be quite happy in a 120. FWIW, I've never really had aggression with these wrasses, especially in a larger tank. All around, great little fish (much like another tiny fave, the neon goby).

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks sm. I can get juvenile fish. I've read where they do well in small groups. I've kept individuals before and while a couple were nice fish, one was a terror and even nipped at a butterfly and fairy wrasse.

 

[Anonymous]

The lined wrasses, 6 lines in particular are among some of the most bullying fish toward tank mates I've seen. As they get used to tank they will pester newcomers, possibly to death and can stress smaller fish already established.

A 120 will give you a little more margin for error but I think getting 1 male , 2 females for a harem type arrangement would be best. If you want something more peacable and easier to get m/f groups look at carpenter's wrasses or flasher wrasses instead.

 

[Anonymous]

The lined wrasses, 6 lines in particular are among some of the most bullying fish toward tank mates I've seen. As they get used to tank they will pester newcomers, possibly to death and can stress smaller fish already established.

Ditto. As well as attack shrimp.

 

[Anonymous]

I'm considering adding three six lines to my 120. They would all be introduced at the same time. Should they all be the same size or have one larger and two smaller? Also, would having a group of them dispell any of the aggressive tendencies they might otherwise display towards other fish if the wrasse was kept singly?
TIA

I'd try to do 2 that are very small.

 

[Anonymous]

As already stated, they can be very aggressive little fish. They almost always should be added last to the tank.

 

[Anonymous]

A 120 will give you a little more margin for error but I think getting 1 male , 2 females for a harem type arrangement would be best. If you want something more peacable and easier to get m/f groups look at carpenter's wrasses or flasher wrasses instead.

My concern with flasher wrasses would be my dottyback and angels, which I'm afraid would bully them. I may just add a single six line and call it a day.
Thanks for all the replies.

 

[Anonymous]

I may just add a single six line and call it a day.

That would be my recommendation.

 

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't add the 6 line at all - the one I had was by far the meanest fish I have ever had in a reef tank.

 

[EVO]

My six line was the best little fish... until he got big and ate the cleaners... ugh... I will have to wait until he RIPs to get shrimps again. Other than that it is my favorite fish in the tank along with the blue tang. Full of personality.

 

[Anonymous]

Wow.. I can't say as I've kept that many 6lines (maybe a few dozen in shop/display setups), but I sure haven't ever experienced what I've read here. Oh well! There certainly are plenty of other fish in the sea.