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Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
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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.
pH:
Temperature:
24°C - 28°C
75°F - 82°F
Specific Gravity:
1.02 - 1.03
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 layer. Not currently bred in captivity.
Variants:
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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