Six-line wrasse question. Help plz.

[demeyer2]

My new six line is awesome. Yesterday he swam in and out of my rockwork and ate both times I fed. Then around 7 p.m. yesterday I didn't see him. I thought he was just hiding but I didn't think he was a hider. Well today I haven't seen him either and am getting worried. I looked all around the tank to see if he jumped and couldn't find him. My top is almost completely covered. Anyone know what is up?

 

[clown2be]

he found his hidding spot,. he will show up.

 

[BenH98]

I just got a 6 line too! I love it so far! Mine is in QT and has very few hiding places... but enough to hide

Do you have flatworms?

 

[demeyer2]

No flatworms, I just wanted a cool fish that swam a lot. I thought all wrasses were active but apparently not. Still love the little bugger tho.

 

[D to the P]

Sixlines are active, but very secretive. Normally they swim in and around the rockwork, not necessarily out in the open. They do a lot of work picking at the live rock for things to eat so they normally just stay around where the rock is. Once he gets settled in you'll probably see him more.

 

[Alaskan Reefer]

Mine found a place to sleep and I don't know where that is. During the photoperiod, he's out and swimming all the time at a nice speedy clip. Great fish, and yes you have to have nearly complete tank coverage to keep them in.

 

[lvreefer]

A lot of wrasses make a "mucus cocoon" when they sleep. I would bet money that he found a nice place in a dark cave to sleep. The "cocoonââ"šÂ¬Ã‚ can delay them waking up. I wouldnââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢t worry about it too much unless days go by without seeing him. After that I would bet a crab or some kind of predator got him or possibly a rock slide. Iââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢ve had several of these guys in addition to adding them to hundreds tanks both FO and reef. They are always out and about unless they are getting picked on or acclimated poorly.

 

[jimbo045]

I love em and he should show in a bit. JD

 

[demeyer2]

It's been an entirely day since I've seen him last and its a 15 gallon. He hasn't jumped I've checked. Tank parameters are all in check. Now I'm getting scared. I fed mysis but he didn't show up. Any suggestions?

 

[Gooli]

if possible, move some rocks and see if he comes out

 

[old salty]

Sounds like we have the same fish!! I added mine two days ago and he was out and about the first day. A few green Chromis gave him a hard time, but he gave it right back to them. I haven't seen him on day two including at feeding time. No sign of him anywhere.

 

[demeyer2]

Keep me updated on yours.

 

[bllfish]

Want to see him! Put an expensive fish into the tank. He will come out and pester him constantly.

 

[demeyer2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6766511#post6766511 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bllfish
Want to see him! Put an expensive fish into the tank. He will come out and pester him constantly.

Haha, It's him and a yellow watchman in there, so I can't any more fish for him to pester lol.

 

[bllfish]

:lol:

 

[impur]

Re: Six-line wrasse question. Help plz.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6764124#post6764124 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by demeyer2
My new six line is awesome. Yesterday he swam in and out of my rockwork and ate both times I fed. Then around 7 p.m. yesterday I didn't see him. I thought he was just hiding but I didn't think he was a hider. Well today I haven't seen him either and am getting worried. I looked all around the tank to see if he jumped and couldn't find him. My top is almost completely covered. Anyone know what is up?

I just got one on sunday. I love how these guys swim in and out of the rocks too!!! I acclimated mine for an hour, fed right before lights out and got to enjoy the fish for about 30 minutes. He jumped out that night. Check under the stand and all around it, behind it, under power cords etc.

 

[Sparkss]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6766511#post6766511 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bllfish
Want to see him! Put an expensive fish into the tank. He will come out and pester him constantly.

Way too true !!!!

 

[demeyer2]

Re: Re: Six-line wrasse question. Help plz.

Re: Re: Six-line wrasse question. Help plz.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6766656#post6766656 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by impur
I just got one on sunday. I love how these guys swim in and out of the rocks too!!! I acclimated mine for an hour, fed right before lights out and got to enjoy the fish for about 30 minutes. He jumped out that night. Check under the stand and all around it, behind it, under power cords etc.

I hope you aren't right. I will thoroughly look all around. I hope Wally is still alive.

 

[Maldivan]

Mine Is by far the most active fish in my tank. Hes always on the move like my PBT. Hes my favorite fish in the tank.I hope they both show up soon! I have a lot rock and theres caves etc galore. I always wanted to get another one but I dont know if 2 get along togather.

 

[demeyer2]

At my work they have two in a 250 gallon prop. tank. They seem happy.