sixline wrasse

[parik]

Question for you guys...

I was just told that sixline wrasse are unsafe for reef tank because they might pick on the corals and the inverts. Is that true???

 

[Guest]

Not true at all.

 

[MT79]

They will deplete detrivore populations such as amphipods, bristle worms, and other small inverts which are all good for the overall health of a reef tank so unless you have a fairly large tank and alot of lr, I'd stay away from one in a reef, IMO.

 

[reefrunner69]

Not true at all.

Well, that's not exactly accurate. I had to remove a sixline wrasse from my current reef for nipping at corals. I think it is uncommon, but not unheard of. I would give them the benefit of the doubt, they are a cool and active fish, just be midful of what they are doing in your tank.

 

[Guest]

Do you think mabye it was picking pods, or even red bugs or something off the corals? Just a thought.

 

[reefrunner69]

No it was eating the coral.