Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, small invertebrates
Aquarium species profile
Six Line Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia · Indo-Pacific (Red Sea to Hawaii)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size3"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature72–78°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Most reef fish; good pest control fish
Tank mates to avoid
Small passive fish it may bully, other wrasses (may fight), Mandarins (will compete for pods)
Care notes
Colorful with six horizontal stripes. Hardy and active. Eats nuisance flatworms and bristle worms. Can be a bully despite small size. Last fish added to reef tank.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.