multiple six line wrasses

[Gary Majchrzak]

Pseudocheillinus hexataenia is the 6 line wrasse.
I can't remember how to introduce multiple specimens successfully. I know a spawning pair can be formed. How does one go about this?

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

:worried2:

 

[bozler]

Luck

 

["Umm fish?"]

Nah, not luck. It's easy. Buy the absolute biggest and the absolute smallest sixlines you can find. The smallest will likely still be a juvenile. The biggest will either already be male or will become so quickly after spending time around the smaller fish.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

that's what I thought. No luck involved. Thanks!

 

["Umm fish?"]

Sure. It's blennies and jawfish that you need the luck for. Hermaphrodites are no problem.

But good luck anyway!

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

thanks

 

[Dakota Reef]

Is there any chance that pairing a smaller six-line with the very large one in my 270 will lower his aggression towards other fish in the tank?

Just wondering since catching him has proved next to impossible.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

good question!

good question!

IME (clownfish, damselfish, dottybacks, fairy wrasses) aggression usually increases when a species is paired HOWEVER a lot of the aggressive fish's time is devoted to it's mate.....

 

[Dakota Reef]

Thanks Gary, that's what I'd expect. Maybe once you get your pair established you'll be able to report something different. In the meantime guess I'll get my fishing rod out.

 

["Umm fish?"]

I can't help you there. Mine are in a breeder setup and don't have much in the way of tankmates.