Fish Species
Six Line Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
About
A small, brightly striped reef wrasse that constantly searches rockwork for tiny crustaceans. It is hardy and active but may become highly territorial toward peaceful or newly introduced fish, especially in smaller aquariums.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
Origin Region
Indo-Pacific, Red Sea and East Africa to the central Pacific
Water Type
saltwater
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
10 cm | 3.9 in
Water Requirements
Marine / ReefTemperature
24–27°C
pH
8.1–8.4
Min Tank Size
120L