Six Line Wrasse and Cleaner Shrimp

[smitti2002]

So, I have a six line wrasse in my tank. The second I put him in he started to pick on my orange spotted goby, eventually killing him. Ive read a lot saying that they arent agressive which in this case isnt true. I am wanting to get a cleaner shrimp and possibly other shrimp as well. Just looking for an opinion. Should I be worried that the wrasse will kill the shrimp as well? Should I just go ahead and do away with the wrasse to avoid the possibility of it? I originally bought the wrasse because I heard they were good for eating bristle worms. Havent noticed any change in the amount of worms. He ate all of the copepods (pretty sure thats the right name), but to my knowledge hasnt really done much about the worms. Any input?

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

The wrasse will go after the shrimp. If you are set on getting a shrimp you'll need to re-home the wrasse. Not sure where you read that six lines aren't aggressive but now you know. They are notoriously aggressive and highly territorial.

 

[smitti2002]

The wrasse will go after the shrimp. If you are set on getting a shrimp you'll need to re-home the wrasse. Not sure where you read that six lines aren't aggressive but now you know. They are notoriously aggressive and highly territorial.

I dont remember where I read it to be honest. Wish I wouldve done some more digging but I seen it in,a few places. I will definitely rehome the wrasse then. While on the topic, I will be left with only an occelaris clown. Set up is 29 gallon. Would like to add a fish or two eventually. Any suggestions that would be safe?

 

[Betta132]

Some people get lucky and get a nonaggressive one, but usuall.y sixlines are mean.
Get a watchman goby and a pistol shrimp.

 

[snorvich]

The wrasse will go after the shrimp. If you are set on getting a shrimp you'll need to re-home the wrasse. Not sure where you read that six lines aren't aggressive but now you know. They are notoriously aggressive and highly territorial.

What she said. And not just with shrimp.

 

[Calappidae]

Correct me if I'm wrong but all wrasses in general shouldn't be housed with any inverts.

 

[snorvich]

Correct me if I'm wrong but all wrasses in general shouldn't be housed with any inverts.

Sorry, that is not even remotely correct.

 

[Calappidae]

Sorry, that is not even remotely correct.

Which ones are safe then?

 

[snorvich]

Which ones are safe then?

Lots, but for starters, all fairy wrasses, all flasher wrasses, etc.