{"product_id":"six-line-wrasse-4-6","title":"Six Line Wrasse | Pseudocheilinus hexataenia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Six Line Wrasse is a small, jewel-like wrasse marked with six bright blue horizontal lines over an orange body and a distinctive false eyespot near the tail. Constantly on the move, it darts through rockwork hunting tiny prey and is a firm favourite for its colour, hardiness and pest-control habits. Keep a tight-fitting lid, as these wrasse are accomplished jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePseudocheilinus hexataenia is widespread across the Indo-Pacific, living among branching corals and dense live rock on protected reef slopes and lagoons. It rarely strays far from cover, weaving in and out of crevices in search of small crustaceans. In the aquarium it thrives in a mature reef with abundant live rock, plenty of hiding places and a healthy population of micro-invertebrates. A settled system with established rockwork suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe slender body carries six neon-blue stripes running the length of a warm orange-red base, with a small dark spot at the upper base of the tail that mimics an eye. The fins are delicate and the eyes bright red. This is a small fish, reaching only around 10 cm. Healthy specimens are vividly coloured, active and always alert, with no clamped fins or faded patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament ranges from peaceful to semi-aggressive. Small and lively, it usually ignores larger tank mates but can bully smaller, more timid fish and newly added wrasses, so it is best introduced last. One Six Line per tank is the safe rule unless the system is very large. It mixes well with tangs, clownfish, larger wrasses, angelfish and other confident reef fish that can hold their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore, it should be offered a varied diet of frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood and good-quality marine pellets and flake. It also actively hunts small pests such as pyramid snails, flatworms and bristleworms, making it a useful natural control. Feed once or twice daily; most individuals are enthusiastic, reliable feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 110 L, with 200 L or more recommended for the best long-term results. Maintain 24–27°C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity around 1.020–1.026. Aquascape with plenty of live rock, caves and crevices so the fish feels secure. A tight-fitting lid is essential, as this wrasse will jump. It is a hardy species that adapts well once settled into a stable reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike many wrasses, the Six Line is a protogynous hermaphrodite and a pelagic spawner, releasing eggs and sperm into the water column at dusk. The larvae are planktonic and highly delicate, so captive breeding is rarely achieved in the home aquarium. For hobbyists the aim is a healthy, well-fed individual rather than a breeding project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePseudocheilinus hexataenia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix Line Wrasse (Sixline Wrasse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndo-Pacific reef slopes and lagoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful to semi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore; mysis, brine, small crustaceans and marine pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.020–1.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablished reef and fish-only systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef safe (may nip small ornamental shrimp and clams)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include tangs, clownfish, larger wrasses, angelfish, cardinalfish and other confident reef fish of similar or larger size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with other Six Line Wrasses in the same tank, very timid or slow fish that may be harassed, and tiny ornamental shrimp that could be viewed as prey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55234125463843,"sku":"AA1785","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55234125496611,"sku":null,"price":122.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Sixline_Wrasse_Pseudocheilinus_hexataenia_fe4aab82-f48f-414a-a28f-5b92b71bd6d3.jpg?v=1781681632","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/six-line-wrasse-4-6","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}