Pseudocheilinus hexataenia

Six Line Wrasse

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Physical
Size:8.06 cm (3.17 in.)     Stocking Density Calculator
Compatability:Community
Reef Safe
May be agressive towards other members of the same species.
Minimum Tank Size:20 Gallons (75.71) Liters
Ease of Keeping:1 - 2

Water Conditions
Type:Saltwater
Temperature:76.63° F (24.79° C)
pH:8.25
General Hardness (GH):10
Salinity:1.023

Living
Food Preference:Carnivorous.
Fish and brine eggs, fish, crab larvae, small crustaceans, shrimp, scallops, krill, brine shrimp, mysid shrimp, bloodworms, and mollusks.
Feed protein rich foods meant for carnivores.
Plenty of healthy live rock is also desired for foraging.
These fish are active and should be fed twice per day.
Swimming Level:Middle and Bottom
Schooling:Harem
Setup:Provide plenty of healthy live rock for foraging on small animals and for hiding.
Distribution:Indo-West and Central Pacific Oceans and the Red Sea.
Northwestern Australia and the Northern Great Barrier Reef.
Northern New South Whales.
Fiji.

Breeding
Ease of Breeding:4 - 5
Sexing:Males tend to be larger than the females and will show more color while mating.
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