Six Line Wrasse?

[JBJnanolover]

Hello Everyone-

I have a JBJ Nano DLX 12 gal full reef. I have a black ocellaris clown, and I just added a six line wrasse. He's been hiding for the past two days, and has no interest in eating anything. He is about an inch and half, and the clan is '2. What should I do? and what kind of food do they generally prefer? thanks.

 

[inkblue]

hmmm... rangehat wHen i got minE, iT tooK him about a weeK beFore he came out froM tHe rockS, now hE eatS anyThing and everyThing i feed him...:fish: luck!

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Mine took about 4 days then I couldn't get him to stop eating or swimming. Every once in a while when he's scared he bury's himself in the sand too. Keep that in mind. They also bury themselves in sand to sleep.

 

[inline6]

Did you try mysis shrimp?
Mine went crazy for it.

 

[DevIouS]

Mine only eats mysis, brine & live brine.

My previous one eat the same....but also ate pellets.

They're shy at first.

 

[Pedro]

The sixline is one of the fish with the most personality. A truly awesome fish. Just give him some time and he will be swimming out in the open. They are very curious fish. It's hard to resist mysis shrimp, so give that a shot. You might not see him eating, but if the shrimp get behind the rocks, i'm sure he'll eat them. From what i remember they will also pick at the live rock for food. I lost mine while i was on vacation, but i won't hesitate to get another. Good luck with your's.

 

[masterswimmer]

Like Pedro said, they are notorious for eating pods. That's why having a sixline and a mandarin is sometimes a problem. They compete for food.

 

[Quang]

Hey JBJ, sorry to steal your thread, but do you guys have experience with your six-line eating Zooplankton? I'm thinking about getting one and wonder if the stuff I bought from Albert (sorry albert, i deleted the message...) can be fed to them....

 

[inkblue]

yEs, minE eaTs zooPlankton... aNd everytHing eLse :tongueani

 

[Cibo]

Mine eats very well since day one try live brine shrimp also are you sure he is alive if you have not seen it there may be a problem. some times it takes time for it to come out just be sure it didnt die...

 

[alrha]

Hey JBJ, sorry to steal your thread, but do you guys have experience with your six-line eating Zooplankton? I'm thinking about getting one and wonder if the stuff I bought from Albert (sorry albert, i deleted the message...) can be fed to them....

yes, mine ate that as well.