Six line wrasses

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  1. Ostman

    Ostman Plankton

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    Hi

    I was considering purchasing a sixline just wonder are they safe with shrimp I have fire and cleaner shrimps that are favorites wouldnt want to jeopardize them in any way Thanks in advance for any replys
     
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  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    It m ay become aggressive to docile less boisterous fish and you may have a possibility of ornamental shrimp being eaten. Maybe try a Flasher or Fairy Wrasse instead!
     
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  3. milesm4

    milesm4 Spaghetti Worm

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    I've had six lines in my tank for the past three years not a single problem. With that being said some might have problems with them and some might not.
     
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  4. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    Fish are like people, they each have there own personality. I've had mine for a while now and he hasn't touched my cleaner shrimp.

    Marc.
     
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  5. jtReef

    jtReef Ritteri Anemone

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    Agreed.
    My six line is cool with all my shrimp as well.
     
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  6. philip_r5

    philip_r5 Feather Duster

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    +1 To M Lacom99 I believe that and agree with that with any fish/animal. Just have to watch them when you first get them. The fish store you buy them from will usually take them back if you give them good business and will usually work out a deal to get you something else.
     
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  7. trizzot

    trizzot Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    6line

    My sixline gets along great with my 2 cleaner shrimp. Almost daily i see them working him over, and he seems to enjoy it. I think each fish is different.
     
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  8. bouraganes

    bouraganes Peppermint Shrimp

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    I've had an sixline wrasse before and found that it got along fine with everyone in my tank- they are know to predate bristle worms but if you've got one bristle worm you have an hundred so its not an problem- plus they are really cool looking fish- a real plus for any tank- enjoy!
     
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  9. Salty Marine

    Salty Marine Astrea Snail

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    My 6line hasnt bothered anyone shrimp or fosh except for my royal gramma but it holds its own.

    Update: the Royal Gramma was killed by the 6line
     
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  10. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    For what its wroth I have had two of them one died from age and never caused me a single problem in the yrs I had him The second one died from a long freshwater dip.. Tore up clams and corals and ate every coruscation I had .. would I try another NO once bitten twice shy.. But i personally know guys who keep them just fine and I know others who have a problem and have seem both type in there aquariums and they all look alike :) But Like one said here they are like people and with their own personalties and its a pick-um game as to what one you trust.. Good luck :)
     
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