{"product_id":"sixlined-soapfish","title":"Sixlined Soapfish","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 Sixlined Soapfish\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sixlined Soapfish is a fascinating predatory marine fish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003edark brown to black body covered in distinctive pale horizontal lines\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also known as the Sixline Soapfish, Sixlined Perch and Goldenstriped Soapfish. It can reach around \u003cstrong\u003e30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a substantial fish for the home aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its attractive appearance, the Sixlined Soapfish is a \u003cstrong\u003epredator\u003c\/strong\u003e and should not be treated like the similarly named Sixline Wrasse. It spends much of its time around caves, ledges and rockwork, particularly during the day, becoming more active when hunting and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a large mouth and will readily consume smaller fish, crustaceans and other suitably sized prey. For this reason, it is best suited to a \u003cstrong\u003elarge fish-only or predator aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with appropriately sized tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoapfish also have the ability to release a toxic mucus when seriously stressed, which is an important consideration when handling, transporting or keeping them in an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGrammistes sexlineatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sixlined Soapfish \/ Sixline Soapfish \/ Sixlined Perch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grammistidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Soapfish \/ Predator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Predatory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 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 Bottom to Midwater \/ Rockwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large fish-only aquariums and predator systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Sixlined Soapfish get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a large aquarium is required for long-term care. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Sixlined Soapfish reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are predatory fish and may consume \u003cstrong\u003esmall fish, shrimp, crabs and other ornamental invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Sixlined Soapfish eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are carnivores and should be offered a varied diet of \u003cstrong\u003emysis shrimp, prawns, krill, squid, chopped seafood and other meaty marine foods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Sixlined Soapfish live with other fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided their tank mates are sufficiently large and robust. Small fish and ornamental crustaceans may be viewed as prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are they called Soapfish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoapfish have specialised skin glands capable of producing a \u003cstrong\u003esoap-like mucus\u003c\/strong\u003e when stressed. This can be harmful to other fish in an enclosed aquarium, so unnecessary stress should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with small fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir predatory nature means smaller fish can become prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with ornamental shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShrimp and other small crustaceans are natural prey items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing an undersized aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can reach around 30 cm and require substantial space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverhandling the fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStress can cause soapfish to release their defensive mucus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in a heavily stocked aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir mucus can potentially harm other fish if released into a confined system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssuming they are a Sixline Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the similar name, the Sixlined Soapfish is a completely different species and is a predatory soapfish rather than a wrasse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48917884502155,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/QJlZgsiFaOCXIEeGYDjqXqkY5auCe6lZk4Uh8zrJkZ10n48BtV6LEcXcNOjivJot6jHau8zIKJMGtzLrPgDj6PI-tJ1W8PlOjbxhQA1TvpmrGzFSTJdKd6EBLtoWDu7Gae2dZikmGfS3h3kYpVT0ASztt1TvKXnymp5x6wnpnTt2Q2YLSXCK3rj.jpg?v=1787034134","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/sixlined-soapfish","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}