six line wrasse, hard to feed?

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  1. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    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?
     
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  2. Grotto

    Grotto Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    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!
     
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  3. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    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!


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  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    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.
     
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    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.
     
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  6. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    sounds like this is a definite buy! I can't wait, i've been wanting to get one
     
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  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    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.;D
     
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    Marty Stylophora

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    Could be distended from malnutrition though, Luna. :O)
     
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  9. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Luna, how big has yours gotten?
     
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  10. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    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.:laughing0
     
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