{"product_id":"six-line-wrasse","title":"Six-Line Wrasse","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSix-Line Wrasse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Six-Line Wrasse (\u003cem\u003ePseudocheilinus hexataenia\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most vibrantly colored, hardworking, and popular small wrasses in the entire saltwater hobby. \u003cstrong\u003eA brilliant orange body streaked with six electric blue horizontal lines running head to tail creates one of the most photogenic and instantly recognizable color patterns of any reef fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fast-moving flash of orange and blue that darts through the rockwork and adds constant motion and color to any reef system. Compact, energetic, and full of personality, the Six-Line brings both visual impact and genuine biological utility to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Six-Line Wrasse one of the most valuable reef additions is its active hunting behavior. \u003cstrong\u003eSix-Lines are one of the few reef-safe fish that actively hunt and consume common aquarium pests\u003c\/strong\u003e including bristleworms, pyramidellid snails, flatworms, and small parasitic copepods — providing real biological pest control while looking stunning in the process. Hardy, disease-resistant, and readily accepting of prepared foods, the Six-Line is one of the best all-around functional fish a reef keeper can add to a mixed reef display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#173f4b; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f8f8; border-top:1px solid #dce3e5; padding:12px 14px; font-size:13px; color:#68777c; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:18px; padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:155px; flex:0 0 155px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block; font-weight:700; color:#173f4b; background:#eef5f5; padding:4px 8px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e1 Six-Line Wrasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#536369; line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne healthy Six-Line Wrasse ( Pseudocheilinus hexataenia ) at active feeding size. Vivid orange body with six electric blue horizontal stripes fully expressed. Ready to acclimate, explore, and begin hunting reef pests from day one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#173f4b; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #dce4e6; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce4e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%; padding:10px 12px; font-weight:700; color:#304a54; background:#f3f6f7;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#526168;\"\u003e72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce4e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%; padding:10px 12px; font-weight:700; color:#304a54; background:#f3f6f7;\"\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#526168;\"\u003e1.023–1.026 — stable parameters recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce4e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%; padding:10px 12px; font-weight:700; color:#304a54; background:#f3f6f7;\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#526168;\"\u003e30 gallon minimum — established reef with abundant rockwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce4e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%; padding:10px 12px; font-weight:700; color:#304a54; background:#f3f6f7;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#526168;\"\u003eCarnivore — mysis, brine, pellets, frozen preparations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce4e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%; padding:10px 12px; font-weight:700; color:#304a54; background:#f3f6f7;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#526168;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive — may harass small, shy, or slow-moving tankmates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%; padding:10px 12px; font-weight:700; color:#304a54; background:#f3f6f7;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#526168;\"\u003eEasy — hardy and beginner-friendly with thoughtful tank pairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#173f4b; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf9f3; border:1px solid #e4dfc9; border-left:4px solid #aa9b60; border-radius:6px; padding:13px 15px; color:#425158; line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eSix-Line Wrasses become increasingly territorial and semi-aggressive as they mature — plan tank pairings carefully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six-Lines will harass smaller, shyer, or slower-moving tankmates including other small wrasses, gobies, dartfish, pipefish, and mandarin dragonets. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not house with pipefish, mandarins, or other slow-eating specialist fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Six-Line will outcompete them at feedings and can cause chronic stress. Provide abundant rockwork with hiding places and add the Six-Line to the tank later in the stocking order to prevent it from establishing dominant territory before other fish are introduced. Six-Lines will consume beneficial copepods and amphipods from refugium populations; keep this in mind if you rely on natural pod cultures for other livestock. Reef-safe with corals and invertebrates. Avoid copper-based medications, and provide a tight-fitting lid — Six-Lines are known jumpers.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#173f4b; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e🔍 Aquarium Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix-Line Wrasses are one of the most useful and visually rewarding small fish in the reef hobby:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0; padding-left:20px; color:#495b62; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActive hunter of common reef pests — bristleworms, pyramidellid snails, flatworms, and small parasitic copepods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrilliant orange-and-blue coloration with constant motion — one of the most photogenic small wrasses in the hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hardy, high-utility reef fish that combines striking visual appeal with genuine biological pest control — beautiful and functional in equal measure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#173f4b; margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFor detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\" style=\"color:#1d5c78;\"\u003eSpecies Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f8f9; border:1px solid #dde4e7; border-left:4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius:10px; padding:13px 15px; font-size:13px; color:#607078; line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#46545b;\"\u003eLivestock Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 10px;\"\u003eDue to natural variation, the fish you receive may vary slightly in coloration, stripe intensity, and size. Photographs are representative examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eIndividual fish may display color and behavior changes depending on stress levels, lighting, and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eAs with all live animals, proper acclimation and a stable, established environment are essential for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49283901391107,"sku":null,"price":35.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/hf_20260825_193918_6496a5dc-1e46-4103-ac13-0bcfeb822617.jpg?v=1787687469","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/six-line-wrasse","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}