Pseudocheilinus hexataenia – Six-striped wrasse

The Pseudocheilinus hexataenia, commonly known as the six-stripe wrasse, is a popular and colorful reef dweller beloved by marine aquarists worldwide. With its vibrant color pattern, it...

The Pseudocheilinus hexataenia, better known as the six-stripe wrasse, is a popular and colorful reef dweller beloved by marine aquarists worldwide. With its vibrant color pattern of bright red and blue horizontal stripes across its body and a bright green tail, this fish is a real eye-catcher in any marine aquarium.

Features:

• Maximum size : approx. 8 cm
• Temperament : Generally peaceful, but can be territorial towards conspecifics or other wrasses
• Behavior : Active, curious and constantly looking for food
• Habitat : Reefs in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean
• Aquarium requirements : Minimum aquarium size: 200 liters

Water values:

• Temperature : 24–27°C
• Salinity : 1.020–1.025 SG
• pH : 8.1–8.4
• Reef Safe : Yes – do not eat corals or anemones
• Diet : Carnivore – eats small crustaceans, plankton, frozen foods and enriched brine shrimp

Application in the aquarium:

The six-stripe wrasse is ideal for keeping in a reef aquarium. It even helps control unwanted parasites like planaria and small polychaetes, making it a natural pest control agent. Its active behavior makes it constantly visible, and its compact size makes it a good fit for medium to large aquariums with ample hiding places among live rock.

Note: This fish jumps out of the aquarium easily. A well-sealed lid/net is strongly recommended.