Sixline Wrasse reef safe?

[ImprezaSTi]

I really like the colors of the sixline, but if it will kill any of my shrimp or other inverts I just cannot add it to my tank.

How was your experience with them?

 

[snorvich]

they are mean fish. However the prey on some critters that are useful to remove such as flatworms.

 

[mandynm]

I haven't had any issues with my sixline. I've had it for going on 6ish months? Can't remember exactly when I bought it. Hasn't touched crabs, shrimp, anything but food.

 

[sofiasnemo]

I love this fish, lots of character and beneficial for worms. Does not bother anything so far.

 

[TScripa]

I have had mine for 1.5 years. Great fish and reef safe, but will bully some other fish and tankmates.

 

[ReefRockerLive]

I've had my sixline for 2 years and it hasn't gone crazy and attacked anything. It truly helps to keep pests under control.

 

[MERTZ18]

i love my six line wrasse. i got it to get rid of the spaghetti worms and it work great.

 

[BangkokMatt]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12395275#post12395275 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by snorvich
they are mean fish. However the prey on some critters that are useful to remove such as flatworms.

I agree. Can be a PITA and not very attractive IMO

 

[Mark426]

When they are small they are very peaceful and nice to their tankmates. HOWEVER...when grown up, they can be real S.O.B.'s

Too answer your question, they are reef safe.

 

[Amoore311]

Had mine for just under 2 years.

Not a single problem, other than it killing 1 VERY small hermit. The hermit was like 1/2 the size of a pencil eraser lol.


I had him for 90% of his life in a 29 Gallon w/ a Black Saddle Clown, Yellow Watchman, and Midas Blenny.

I recently upgrade and moved everyone to a 90 Gallon AGA, still no problems.

They do eat pods though, so unless you have a larger tank I wouldn't get one if you wanted any kind of Dragonette in the tank as well.

 

[Chibils]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12399881#post12399881 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BangkokMatt
I agree. Can be a PITA and not very attractive IMO

I have to disagree. 6-lines are what first got me into this hobby.

I've never kept one, nor do I intend to (since yellow coris wrasses are prettier, nicer, and perform the same function), but their flashy colors and intricate pattern on such a tiny fish got my attention.