Six line wrasse and shrimp

antjtc · 02/09/2013, 11:02 AM

Can I keep a six line wrasse w a cleaner shrimp and peppermint shrimp? Will it also compete for copepods w my mandarin goby? Thanks.

Occane5 · 02/09/2013, 11:07 AM

Shouldn't be an issue. Six lines can be very mean but usually toward other fishes, not shrimps.

How big is your system?

antjtc · 02/09/2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Occane5

Shouldn't be an issue. Six lines can be very mean but usually toward other fishes, not shrimps.

How big is your system?

90 gal reef w 30 gal sump. Will a six line get along w fire fish, mandarin goby, algae blennie, royal gramma,blue neon goby, blue spotted jawfish, false percale clownfish,bangai cardinal fish?

Palting · 02/09/2013, 11:29 AM

If you look at most compatibility charts, 6 lines are compatible with all except another wrasse. Don't believe them. True, the 6 line will definitely fight another wrasse, but it can pick fights with any other fish at any other time. This is the one fish I wish I never got. There are a lot of prettier wrasses out there. Don't get the 6 line.

6 lines do eat pods, in addition to eating other sand and rock critters like brittle stars and worms. My 6 line does, however, get along fine with my invertebrates.

bnumair · 02/09/2013, 11:41 AM

i have a 6line with multiple shrimps of several different kinds. no problems.

RA · 02/09/2013, 12:17 PM

I have 1 tank with 2 differnt shrimps & a 6 line wrasse with no problems. I have another tank with a 6 line that I added 2 peppermint shrimp that he had for lunch.

Occane5 · 02/09/2013, 12:20 PM

Unless you are really in love with the six line, then it might be best to look at alternative wrasses (reef safe if you plan on having corals).

With that said, if you get a six line, then it is usually best to introduce them last to the tank.

I had six line and he was picking on all of its tank mates.

jmadison · 02/09/2013, 12:26 PM

I will never have another 6 line again. I love their personality and beautiful color, but they have always ended up extremely aggressive IME(had 3 always started at <1"). I have lost a pair of mature clowns, African Flameback Angel, and my last one was pestering my bristletooth tang to the point of not eating. Had to go, and of course is one of the most difficult fish to catch...

stubby 58 · 02/09/2013, 02:57 PM

i must agree with those that said dont get a six line. i have one atm and cant add any more fish as he will harrase or kill them. wish i had never got it .

02/09/2013, 11:02 AM	#1
antjtc Jon Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Clayton,California Posts: 222	Six line wrasse and shrimp Can I keep a six line wrasse w a cleaner shrimp and peppermint shrimp? Will it also compete for copepods w my mandarin goby? Thanks.

02/09/2013, 11:29 AM	#4
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	If you look at most compatibility charts, 6 lines are compatible with all except another wrasse. Don't believe them. True, the 6 line will definitely fight another wrasse, but it can pick fights with any other fish at any other time. This is the one fish I wish I never got. There are a lot of prettier wrasses out there. Don't get the 6 line. 6 lines do eat pods, in addition to eating other sand and rock critters like brittle stars and worms. My 6 line does, however, get along fine with my invertebrates. __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam Last edited by Palting; 02/09/2013 at 11:46 AM.

02/09/2013, 11:41 AM	#5
bnumair Dr. Reef at ur service Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 7,751 Blog Entries: 15	i have a 6line with multiple shrimps of several different kinds. no problems. __________________ Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE

02/09/2013, 12:26 PM	#8
jmadison rebmeM deretsigeR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHX, AZ Posts: 1,426	I will never have another 6 line again. I love their personality and beautiful color, but they have always ended up extremely aggressive IME(had 3 always started at <1"). I have lost a pair of mature clowns, African Flameback Angel, and my last one was pestering my bristletooth tang to the point of not eating. Had to go, and of course is one of the most difficult fish to catch... __________________ -Keyser Söze- By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. -Confucius Current Tank Info: Construction Zone

02/09/2013, 11:07 AM	#2
Occane5 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 60	Shouldn't be an issue. Six lines can be very mean but usually toward other fishes, not shrimps. How big is your system?

02/09/2013, 12:17 PM	#6
RA Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: S. Jersey Posts: 976	I have 1 tank with 2 differnt shrimps & a 6 line wrasse with no problems. I have another tank with a 6 line that I added 2 peppermint shrimp that he had for lunch.

02/09/2013, 12:20 PM	#7
Occane5 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 60	Unless you are really in love with the six line, then it might be best to look at alternative wrasses (reef safe if you plan on having corals). With that said, if you get a six line, then it is usually best to introduce them last to the tank. I had six line and he was picking on all of its tank mates.

02/09/2013, 02:57 PM	#9
stubby 58 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ama TX Posts: 217	i must agree with those that said dont get a six line. i have one atm and cant add any more fish as he will harrase or kill them. wish i had never got it .