Six-line wrasse care
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
Six-line wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) grows to about 7 cm (2.8 in) and needs a tank of at least 110 liters (29 US gallons). Keep it at 24–27 °C (75–81 °F) with a pH of 8.1–8.4.
SaltwaterEasySemi-aggressiveKeep one: males fightEats shrimpJumps: keep a lid on
Adult size7 cm · 2.8 in
Smallest tank110 L · 29 gal
Temperature24–27 °C · 75–81 °F
pH8.1–8.4
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsMiddle
DietCarnivore
Usually fine with
Ocellaris clownfishRoyal grammaFirefish gobyYellow tangBlue tangBlue-green chromisBanggai cardinalfishMandarin dragonetYellow watchman gobyCoral beauty angelfishTurbo snailBlue-leg hermit crab
Avoid with
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
Lábrido de seis líneasBodião seis-linhasLabre à six lignesSechsstreifen-ZwerglippfischLabride a sei lineeAltı çizgili lapin