Six Line Wrasse tank mates
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
5 rated pairings from the Six Line Wrasse care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Six Line Wrasse needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Different ecological niche; wrasse may occasionally chase but rarely harms shrimp
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Centropyge bispinosa
70 gal min · 4" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar size and reef-dwelling habits; monitor for aggression
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small size and different behavior pattern minimize conflict
Also recommended alongside Six Line Wrasse
Species whose own guides list Six Line Wrasse as a tank mate.
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