Four Line/Twelve Line Wrasse (Paracheilinus tetrataenia)
It is called a Four Line Wrasse if only main lateral lines are counted. Is called a "Twelve Line Wrasse" if the thin colored stripes on either side of main four lines are counted.
I got as a replacement for my
SixLine which came up missing early this month. Because so emotionally attached to the sixline which had been an aquarium member since startup, decided to get something a little different.
The Twelve Line turned out to be a great replacement fish.
Same size and acts much like the sixline. Seems to be even a "busier" fish if that can be imagined. Continuously zipping around tank, in and out of rock holes and crevices.
Tremendously hard and took lots of patience to get decent pics of.
A bit shy at first, but lost all fear after a few days in tank.
The Coris chased it about a bit when first introduced, but no longer does now. Other fish took to it just fine. (looks enough like the sixline, they probably thought it was)
Eats anything.
Also supposedly death on bristle worms, flat worms, pyramid snails and other nuisance critters.
All in all a great replacement and a suitable substitute for a sixline if you can find one. (a little more scarce and more expensive)
$30 at my LFS.
Scientific Name: Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
Family: Labridae
AKA: Four Line Wrasse, 12 Line Wrasse
Maximum Length: 3.0 in.
Care Level: Easy
Family: Labridae
Reef Compatibility: Excellent
Minimum Aquarium Size: 30 gal.
Range: Western and Central Pacific, Hawaii
Diet: Carnivore
Water Conditions: 74-80° F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
References: FishBase AnimalWorld About.com Family Aquarium - 12 Line Wrasse More Photos 
