Please note –All our marine livestock can only be kept in saltwater aquariums, not freshwater aquariums.

Scientific Name:
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia

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How easy are they to care for?
Intermediate-expert

How large can they grow?
3

Where in the world are they from?
Western Indian Ocean

What is the ideal number to keep together?
Only 1 individual per tank

What water conditions do they require?
SG: 1.020-1.025, pH: 8.1-8.4
23-27 deg C (73-81 deg F)

What should you feed them?
Will eat copepods and small marine inverts naturally occurring on the rocks. They should be fed a mixture of mysis, brine, copepods, krill and fish/lobster eggs. Marine algae should also be offered.

How compatible are they with other fish?
Semi-aggressive, caution to be advised when housing with quiet species. Best not to be kept with other wrasse.

Can they be bred in captivity?
No record of this species being bred in an aquarium environment.