Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
| Common Names: | Six Line Wrasse Watermelon Wrasse |
| Synonyms: | 6 line wrasse |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Category: | Labroids |
| Distribution: | Indo Pacific; Indo-Pacific |
| Main Ecosystem: | Reef; may be found swimming and hiding in and out of coral branches |
| Temperament: | Active; secretive species, constantly darting about |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Does best in reef tank systems. May be kept singly or in a small group in larger systems. Keep on a meaty diet with lots of hiding places. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 7.6cm (3") Female: 7.6cm (3") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | NonSpecific; Non Specific |
| Gender: | Males tend to show brighter coloration when courting. |
| Breeding: | Egg la |
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| Comments: | Hardy once acclimated. Loves copepods. Great beginners fish. Will eat pyramidellid snails (Tridacnid clam parasites), urchins, and commensal flatworms. Larger specimens may go after ornamental shrimp. |
| Main Colours: | Orange, Blue, Green |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | ;ferretfish |
| Submitted By: | terranova |
| Contributors: | Natalie, sirbooks, The Kapenta Kid |
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