six line wrasse, hard to feed?

GuitarMan89 · 04-07-2008, 06:15 PM

I was thinking about purchasing a six line wrasse for a FOWLR tank. I have been reading up on it and many reviews say that they are hard to feed initially . Is this true? Have people who have/have had a six line wrasse found this too be true? Also, on a side note, I know some wrasses require deeper substrate, does this one?

Grotto · 04-07-2008, 06:21 PM

When I first added mine to the tank he was yes, I resorted to thawing out some frozen brine shrimp and squirting a little in the tank so he'd have something to munch on. But eventually he got hungry I'm sure and realized that the flake food that my yellow-tail goes nuts for was good. It took a day or two though, not gonna lie I did worry a little bit but as I said they get hungry I'm sure so they will eventually loosen up and dig in to whatever you feed your current fish.

As far as substrate goes mine rarely even messes with it, but instead he's a very active swimmer. He's constantly moving around in and out of cracks etc. A lot of fun to watch and a great addition to any tank

Best of luck if you end up getting one!

omard · 04-07-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GuitarMan89

I was thinking about purchasing a six line wrasse for a FOWLR tank. I have been reading up on it and many reviews say that they are hard to feed initially . Is this true? Have people who have/have had a six line wrasse found this too be true? Also, on a side note, I know some wrasses require deeper substrate, does this one?

Feeding never a problem with mine.

Spends much time searching rock for own food and regularly eats anything else put in tank.

Substrate not an issue with Sixline.

One of the coolest fish you can add to tank.

Get you one!

missionsix · 04-07-2008, 06:28 PM

Mine is constantly scouring live rock for food. I've never had a problem feeding mine. When you pick one out make sure it is also constantly scouring live rock in the store for food. As OmarD said "get one" they are a great addition to a tank. Very nice colorations and very amusing to watch.

lunatik_69 · 04-07-2008, 06:29 PM

I agree with Omard, Mine rarely eats what I put out for the rest of the tankmates, with the exception of brine shrimp. Feeding time he disappears. Searching the LR for food.

GuitarMan89 · 04-07-2008, 06:30 PM

sounds like this is a definite buy! I can't wait, i've been wanting to get one

lunatik_69 · 04-07-2008, 06:33 PM

Its funny that you mention the feeding, b/c I never see him eat but he has a big belly. Kind of looks like a Sixline Santa Claus.

Marty · 04-07-2008, 06:36 PM

Could be distended from malnutrition though, Luna. :O)

GuitarMan89 · 04-07-2008, 06:41 PM

Luna, how big has yours gotten?

lunatik_69 · 04-07-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GuitarMan89

Luna, how big has yours gotten?

Lenth wise, I think he has grown a little, but you should see his belly. If he was a human, he wouldnt be able to see his feet.

04-07-2008, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
GuitarMan89 Giant Squid Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Chester, Pa Posts: 4,135 Skin: Classic Karma: 34322	six line wrasse, hard to feed? I was thinking about purchasing a six line wrasse for a FOWLR tank. I have been reading up on it and many reviews say that they are hard to feed initially . Is this true? Have people who have/have had a six line wrasse found this too be true? Also, on a side note, I know some wrasses require deeper substrate, does this one?

04-07-2008, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Grotto Spanish Shawl Nudibranch Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 76 Skin: Mint Karma: 159	When I first added mine to the tank he was yes, I resorted to thawing out some frozen brine shrimp and squirting a little in the tank so he'd have something to munch on. But eventually he got hungry I'm sure and realized that the flake food that my yellow-tail goes nuts for was good. It took a day or two though, not gonna lie I did worry a little bit but as I said they get hungry I'm sure so they will eventually loosen up and dig in to whatever you feed your current fish. As far as substrate goes mine rarely even messes with it, but instead he's a very active swimmer. He's constantly moving around in and out of cracks etc. A lot of fun to watch and a great addition to any tank Best of luck if you end up getting one! _________

04-07-2008, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
missionsix 3reef Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sun River,Oregon (Bend) USA Age: 36 Posts: 5,072 Skin: Mint Karma: 58782	Mine is constantly scouring live rock for food. I've never had a problem feeding mine. When you pick one out make sure it is also constantly scouring live rock in the store for food. As OmarD said "get one" they are a great addition to a tank. Very nice colorations and very amusing to watch. _________ My nano reef.......Born 5/25/09

04-07-2008, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
lunatik_69 PICTURE POLICE ENFORCER Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami, FL Age: 40 Posts: 7,912 Skin: Classic Karma: 45305	I agree with Omard, Mine rarely eats what I put out for the rest of the tankmates, with the exception of brine shrimp. Feeding time he disappears. Searching the LR for food. _________ 11 yr old system, 90g Corner-megaflow DT, custom 55g sump/refug, 692w lighting, Mag-18, AquaC EV 180, AC-Jr, Pin-Point Cal monitor and too many corals and fish to list. Happy Reefing

04-07-2008, 06:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Marty Peppermint Shrimp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Seattle area Age: 37 Posts: 448 Skin: Mint Karma: 583	Could be distended from malnutrition though, Luna. :O) _________ Marty 72g Bow Front, 2x250w MH (10 hrs), 4x65 Act (14 hrs), 6xDual Moonlights (10 hrs), 300 gph from cannister filter and powerhead, Prizm hang-on protein skimmer, 50 lbs LR, CC Bed Yellow Tang, 2 Clowns, Bubble Tip Anemone, 2 Yellow Tail, Humbug, White Spot, Ornate Goby, Emerald Crab, Sally Lightfoot Crab, 2 Blue Legged Hermits, 15 Scarlet Hermits, +Snails with no names (margaritas, turbos, astraeas)

04-07-2008, 06:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
GuitarMan89 Giant Squid Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Chester, Pa Posts: 4,135 Skin: Classic Karma: 34322	sounds like this is a definite buy! I can't wait, i've been wanting to get one

04-07-2008, 06:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
lunatik_69 PICTURE POLICE ENFORCER Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami, FL Age: 40 Posts: 7,912 Skin: Classic Karma: 45305	Its funny that you mention the feeding, b/c I never see him eat but he has a big belly. Kind of looks like a Sixline Santa Claus.

04-07-2008, 06:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
GuitarMan89 Giant Squid Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Chester, Pa Posts: 4,135 Skin: Classic Karma: 34322	Luna, how big has yours gotten?

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