Six Line Wrasse VS Sexy Shrimp

[badcowfish]

Alright, so i was at my LFS today and they had a really nice looking Six line wrasse for sale. I asked the owner if it would be ok in my nano tank (jester goby, and sexy shrimp) and she said that he would be fine and they are peaceful.... I get home and think about it a bit and decide to do some reasearch and it looks like people have mixed opinions of if they will eat the shrimp or not. So, should i keep him in my nano and see how things play out, or should i take him out? I have another 55g reef tank that he could go in, but would he be ok with a dragonet cowfish and a foxface? he is very small still so he souldnt be aggressive... Or would it just be best to take him back to the store? thanks!

[jenglish]

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[crvz]

dragonet + 55 gallon tank alone is pretty iffy, adding a competitor for food would spell doom. I'd bring the sixline back to the LFS, to be honest. A larger shrimp would probably be better served, but the sexy shrimp is pretty small and more likely to be a problem.

[badcowfish]

Originally Posted by crvz

dragonet + 55 gallon tank alone is pretty iffy, adding a competitor for food would spell doom. I'd bring the sixline back to the LFS, to be honest. A larger shrimp would probably be better served, but the sexy shrimp is pretty small and more likely to be a problem.

i add pods all the time to the tank to make sure hes well fed the six line and the sexy shrimp are about the same size atm, does that matter or still munchy time?

[crvz]

Originally Posted by badcowfish

i add pods all the time to the tank to make sure hes well fed the six line and the sexy shrimp are about the same size atm, does that matter or still munchy time?

long term is more the concern, I imagine the immediate future would be tolerable, but you could easily be surprised. I've seen fish swallow unbelievably large prey.

[badcowfish]

hmm, would a blue tang pose danger to a sexy shrimp also or would a sexyshrimp be safe with a tang?

[dbjohnso]

My six line ate both of my peppermint shrimp.

[crvz]

Originally Posted by badcowfish

hmm, would a blue tang pose danger to a sexy shrimp also or would a sexyshrimp be safe with a tang?

Yeah, that tang wouldnt really pester the shrimp, but there isnt a single tang species that's suitable for a 55 gallon tank. Are you considering one for that setup?

[badcowfish]

Originally Posted by crvz

Yeah, that tang wouldnt really pester the shrimp, but there isnt a single tang species that's suitable for a 55 gallon tank. Are you considering one for that setup?

as meh fish grow so does meh tanks My LFS just got some baby blue tangs in so was gonna get one, and move him up as he grows, but i mean atm i have a foxface and a cowfish in my 55g but there both still small >< even my chromis will outgrow the 55g eventually

[raereefer]

I have a six line with a cleaner shrimp and a peppermint shrimp...never had an issue.