Wrasses
6 Line Wrasse
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About this fish
About this fish
Meet the 6 Line Wrasse, a lively marine wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) for the home saltwater aquarium. This fish is commonly valued for its constant activity around the rockwork and for its helpful role in supporting pest control in many established tanks. If you’re looking for a wrasse that adds movement and can assist with certain nuisance organisms, the 6 Line Wrasse is a popular choice.
Features:
- An active, colorful wrasse that cruises the rockwork throughout the day
- Often considered reef compatible in many home aquariums, supporting a balanced display
- May help control pests such as flatworms and bristle worms
- Typically takes food readily when fed an appropriate diet such as frozen and prepared foods
- Often buries in the sand or hides in a mucus cocoon at night, so sand helps create natural resting behavior
- Strong jumping instinct—plan on a tight-fitting lid
- When it arrives, acclimate slowly and provide a quiet spot so it can settle in before full activity resumes
Specifications:
- Product: 6 Line Wrasse
- Scientific name: Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
- Category: Wrasses
- Sizes offered: S, M
- Diet: Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and quality pellets (feed 2–3 times daily)
- Tank setup notes: A sand bed can support natural nighttime behavior; use a tight lid due to jumping
