Six Line Wrasse

Six Line Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia

The Six Line Wrasse is a hardy, reef-safe favorite known for its vivid stripes, fast swimming, and pest-eating habits. With bold blue and orange lines and striking green tail accents, it’s both beautiful and functional in any reef tank.

Quick Stats:

• Care Level: Easy

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive

• Color Form: Blue body with six orange horizontal lines and a green tail

• Diet: Carnivore – enjoys frozen foods, copepods, and small inverts

• Reef Compatible: ✅ Yes (with caution around small inverts)

• Water Conditions:

  • Specific Gravity: 1.020–1.025

  • Temperature: 72–78°F

  • dKH: 8–12

  • pH: 8.1–8.4

• Max. Size: 3 inches

• Family: Labridae

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

Why We Like Them:

• Excellent for controlling pests like flatworms and pyramid snails

• Vibrant coloration and high activity

• Long-lived and very hardy

• Ideal for SPS and mixed reefs

🐟 Pro Tip:
Best kept singly unless in very large tanks. Can be territorial toward new wrasses or shy fish—introduce carefully and use a lid as they are jumpers!