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A striking wrasse - Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
The six-line wrasse Pseudocheilinus hexataenia is a stunning small (to 10 cm) violet wrasse with six orange flank stripes and a small eyespot at the top of the tail. It is widespread throughout the IndoPacific and the Red Sea where it forages on shallow coral reefs for small crustaceans. Despite its small size it can be quite aggressive and so is best kept singly and not with other wrasses. Suitable tank mates include tangs, angelfish, and damsels. Once established, six-line wrasse are quite hardy and will accept a variety of food. They will also eat troublesome flatworms and bristle worms
a striking wrasse
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is a stunning small (to 10 cm) violet wrasse with six orange flank stripes and a small eyespot at the top of the tail. It is widespread throughout the IndoPacific and the Red Sea where it forages on shallow coral reefs for small crustaceans. Despite its small size it can be quite aggressive and so is best kept singly and not with other wrasses. Suitable tank mates include tangs, angelfish, and damsels. Once established, six-line wrasse are quite hardy and will accept a variety of food. They will also eat troublesome flatworms and bristle worms