{"product_id":"sixbar-wrasse","title":"Sixbar Wrasse","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Sixbar Wrasse\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sixbar Wrasse is a striking and active marine wrasse recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003egreen, blue and yellow body with distinctive vertical dark bars\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its bold pattern and energetic personality make it an impressive addition to larger marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixbar Wrasses are \u003cstrong\u003efast, active swimmers and enthusiastic predators\u003c\/strong\u003e. They spend much of their time exploring rockwork and searching for food, making plenty of open swimming space important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be quite territorial and aggressive, particularly towards smaller, more peaceful wrasses and similarly shaped fish. They are best suited to larger marine systems with robust tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough generally considered reef compatible with corals, their predatory nature means they may eat \u003cstrong\u003esmall ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails and other small invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey readily accept a varied carnivorous diet including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood and quality marine pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThalassoma hardwicke\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sixbar Wrasse \/ Six Bar Wrasse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Wrasse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive to Aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large marine aquariums and fish-only-with-live-rock systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Sixbar Wrasse get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixbar Wrasses can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a substantial and active aquarium fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Sixbar Wrasses reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally safe with corals, but \u003cstrong\u003esmall ornamental invertebrates can be at risk\u003c\/strong\u003e. They may prey on shrimp, crabs, snails and other small crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Sixbar Wrasses aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They can become territorial and aggressive, particularly towards smaller wrasses and similarly shaped fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Sixbar Wrasses eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are carnivores and readily accept mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, chopped seafood and quality marine pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Sixbar Wrasses be kept with other wrasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be kept with robust wrasses in a sufficiently large aquarium, but careful consideration should be given to temperament and size. Avoid combining them with timid or significantly smaller wrasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in a small aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSixbar Wrasses are active swimmers and require plenty of open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with small peaceful wrasses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir territorial and predatory behaviour can cause significant stress or injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with small ornamental shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShrimp and other small crustaceans may be viewed as prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderestimating their aggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir attractive appearance can make them seem like a peaceful community fish, but they can become highly territorial as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing secure rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwork provides shelter and territories and helps reduce stress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917882437771,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/Mjuuhgz3VuBekL0Z5FKiZYMM5vuqZMmXCxH1sPgo6AmB8FaWC40Ra0a0YlMolR8h5ulzWyeXtgLVJBFZ28HCGtfwcCEgwLGdAHP2Z6519KJwtb7SbTsf86-n0nbqO8FUreArjKCHI5jtUFK36bIzzPj09Al-gW9m9kE4Dw2WnOArRxcNSy3XEYS.jpg?v=1787032233","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/sixbar-wrasse","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}