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Six Line Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
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Active, colorful wrasse with six electric-blue horizontal stripes. Valuable for hunting small pests — picks off pyramidellid snails, flatworms, and small bristleworms. Can become territorial and aggressive toward small peaceful fish as it matures.
CARE
Beginner
AGGRESSION
Medium
MAX SIZE
3"
⚠ ADD WITH CAUTION
· Tank needs 1 more month of maturity
💰 BUDGET PICK
VALUE
WOW FACTOR
TYPICAL PRICE
~$15–25
Cheap, colorful, and actively hunts pests. One of the best value utility fish in reef keeping.
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)72–80 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.023–1.027 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–20 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCompatible
Royal GrammaCaution
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCaution
Yellow TangCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralCompatible
Hammer CoralCompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible