6 line wrasse in newer tank?

Ice · 01-14-2005, 07:15 PM

hi all

I was wondering if it would be safe to add a 6 line wrasse to my system even if i plan to add more fish later. i have read that they get very teritorial towards newcomers

i have a 180 gallon tank

Peter

amcarrig · 01-17-2005, 07:38 AM

Assuming your tank has finished cycling, you should have no problems adding the fish, especially in a tank as large as yours. Good luck!

Matt Rogers · 01-17-2005, 01:51 PM

I had a pretty good experience with mine, it was the first fish then I later added a chromis, then an angel. The wrasse puffed up a couple times in front of them, but that was it. They are pretty mellow. At least my small one is.

(What are you brooding about amcarrig?)

amcarrig · 01-17-2005, 02:07 PM

[quote author=Matt Rogers link=board=Fish;num=1105755302;start=0#2 date=01/17/05 at 15:51:57](What are you brooding about amcarrig?)[/quote]
[smiley=laugh3.gif]
Nothing today, I just haven't gotten around to changing my "mood"

Ice · 01-17-2005, 03:01 PM

thanks for the help, i think *the 6 line should be fine in my tank, i went and got *a 6 line and a yellow tang yesterday and so far they are doing good the 6 line wrasse got chased a little by my yellow tail blue damsels but he can out run them pretty fast. very interesting little fish to watch

any suggestions on what to feed them?. i got some green seaweed from the lfs and i feed the other fish pellet food, mysis shrimp and brine shrimp

thanks

peter

GraviT · 01-17-2005, 03:32 PM

Mine loves brine and mysis. I'm sure he would eat more, but thats about all that I've been feeding my fish lately, with the exception of some frozen Cyclop-eeze once or twice a week.

OoNickoC · 01-21-2005, 12:45 PM

In a 180 with LR he should be fine even if you dont add food to the tank....by feeding off of the pod's and what not. I love those guys, there is a verysimilar looking wrasse that sells for around $100.......i say that one in a store before i ever say the 6 line. Saw a 6-line for $10 and quily purchased it and left thinking it was mispriced (i was 12)! Very nice little reef fish.

puffer_lover · 02-01-2005, 05:21 PM

they puff up?

01-14-2005, 07:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ice Astrea Snail Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Altona,Manitoba Age: 30 Posts: 71 Skin: Mint Karma: 1	6 line wrasse in newer tank? hi all I was wondering if it would be safe to add a 6 line wrasse to my system even if i plan to add more fish later. i have read that they get very teritorial towards newcomers i have a 180 gallon tank Peter _________ 180 gal., dual 400 watt mh 14000k 120 watt NO actinics ,amiracle skimmer, ' quiet one' main pump (1000gph), 5 PH's 60gal fuge/sump, 300lb LR 150lb LS. 10 astrea snails, 2 scarlet hermits, yellow tang, 6 line wrasse, gold stiped maroon clown,2 Firefish, Reagal tang, 3 green chromis, 2 yellow tail blue damsels, fighting conch, colt coral, leather coral, watermellon mushroom, brown zoos, Bubble coral, green fuzzy mushroom, Yellow polyp zoos, Orange Ricordia.

01-17-2005, 07:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
amcarrig 3reef Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CT Age: 40 Posts: 8,199 Skin: Classic Karma: 61381	Re: 6 line wrasse in newer tank? Assuming your tank has finished cycling, you should have no problems adding the fish, especially in a tank as large as yours. Good luck! _________

01-17-2005, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Matt Rogers KingFish Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 40 Posts: 9,023 Skin: Mint Karma: 49273	Re: 6 line wrasse in newer tank? I had a pretty good experience with mine, it was the first fish then I later added a chromis, then an angel. The wrasse puffed up a couple times in front of them, but that was it. They are pretty mellow. At least my small one is. (What are you brooding about amcarrig?) _________ Go slow, let it grow. My tank build thread <-- Support 3reef! - Now with monthly option for only $2! 3reef shirts here! - Now with free bumper stickers! Help Me with unanwered posts! Promote!

01-17-2005, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
amcarrig 3reef Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CT Age: 40 Posts: 8,199 Skin: Classic Karma: 61381	Re: 6 line wrasse in newer tank? [quote author=Matt Rogers link=board=Fish;num=1105755302;start=0#2 date=01/17/05 at 15:51:57](What are you brooding about amcarrig?)[/quote] [smiley=laugh3.gif] Nothing today, I just haven't gotten around to changing my "mood"

01-17-2005, 03:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ice Astrea Snail Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Altona,Manitoba Age: 30 Posts: 71 Skin: Mint Karma: 1	Re: 6 line wrasse in newer tank? thanks for the help, i think the 6 line should be fine in my tank, i went and got a 6 line and a yellow tang yesterday and so far they are doing good the 6 line wrasse got chased a little by my yellow tail blue damsels but he can out run them pretty fast. very interesting little fish to watch any suggestions on what to feed them?. i got some green seaweed from the lfs and i feed the other fish pellet food, mysis shrimp and brine shrimp thanks peter

01-17-2005, 03:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
GraviT Coral Banded Shrimp Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dallas, TX,Texas Posts: 392 Skin: Mint Karma: 26	Re: 6 line wrasse in newer tank? Mine loves brine and mysis. I'm sure he would eat more, but thats about all that I've been feeding my fish lately, with the exception of some frozen Cyclop-eeze once or twice a week. _________ 120 gal, 40 gal sump/refugium, 2x250w 10,000K Reeflux MH, 54w T5 actinic, ASM G4+

01-21-2005, 12:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
OoNickoC Bubble Tip Anemone Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vacaville Age: 25 Posts: 680 Skin: Mint Karma: 105	Re: 6 line wrasse in newer tank? In a 180 with LR he should be fine even if you dont add food to the tank....by feeding off of the pod's and what not. I love those guys, there is a verysimilar looking wrasse that sells for around $100.......i say that one in a store before i ever say the 6 line. Saw a 6-line for $10 and quily purchased it and left thinking it was mispriced (i was 12)! Very nice little reef fish. _________ Yes, tiny has an 11" legspan......

02-01-2005, 05:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
puffer_lover Astrea Snail Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: , Posts: 50 Skin: Mint Karma: 1	Re: 6 line wrasse in newer tank? they puff up?