Dotty back and sixline

[lukkereynolds]

Hey all,, I have a 20 gallon tank fully cycled and have 2 clowns 3 snails a cleaner shrimp and a royal dottyback,, yesterday my fish store suggested a six line wrasse (they are aware of what is in my tank) so I bought one apon first instant to the tank they fought then went separate ways had a few niggles but then after about a hour it appeared as though the dotty back was swimming under the six line not allowing him to get to the rock,, they have just had there morning feed and I can see all fish but the six line,, however I also can not see a dead body,, I am looking for some advice really on what to do?

 

[Absolutely Fish]

Hey all,, I have a 20 gallon tank fully cycled and have 2 clowns 3 snails a cleaner shrimp and a royal dottyback,, yesterday my fish store suggested a six line wrasse (they are aware of what is in my tank) so I bought one apon first instant to the tank they fought then went separate ways had a few niggles but then after about a hour it appeared as though the dotty back was swimming under the six line not allowing him to get to the rock,, they have just had there morning feed and I can see all fish but the six line,, however I also can not see a dead body,, I am looking for some advice really on what to do?

Both dottybacks and sixlines are known for being a little aggressive, especially in smaller aquariums. It is common for a sixline to be hiding out early in the morning. I would give it until tonight and see if it comes out. If it doesn't, you can either move some rocks around and try to locate it, or leave it to your cleanup crew to take care of any remains. Is your tank covered? It is also possible that it could have jumped out. For future recommendation a small royal Gramma may be a more peaceful option giving the same look.

 

[James5214]

Both dottybacks and sixlines are known for being a little aggressive, especially in smaller aquariums. It is common for a sixline to be hiding out early in the morning. I would give it until tonight and see if it comes out. If it doesn't, you can either move some rocks around and try to locate it, or leave it to your cleanup crew to take care of any remains. Is your tank covered? It is also possible that it could have jumped out. For future recommendation a small royal Gramma may be a more peaceful option giving the same look.

Agree with the RG I have one and she can still be a B but they are alot more calm then dottys

 

[James5214]

Both dottybacks and sixlines are known for being a little aggressive, especially in smaller aquariums. It is common for a sixline to be hiding out early in the morning. I would give it until tonight and see if it comes out. If it doesn't, you can either move some rocks around and try to locate it, or leave it to your cleanup crew to take care of any remains. Is your tank covered? It is also possible that it could have jumped out. For future recommendation a small royal Gramma may be a more peaceful option giving the same look.

Also my six line didn't come out right away as well him and my firefish take a while after lights ar on to even show themself

 

[lukkereynolds]

Both dottybacks and sixlines are known for being a little aggressive, especially in smaller aquariums. It is common for a sixline to be hiding out early in the morning. I would give it until tonight and see if it comes out. If it doesn't, you can either move some rocks around and try to locate it, or leave it to your cleanup crew to take care of any remains. Is your tank covered? It is also possible that it could have jumped out. For future recommendation a small royal Gramma may be a more peaceful option giving the same look.

Hey thanks,, the six line was alive just hiding all day,, I took the dotty back out and re arranged the rock work,, re introduce’d the dotty back after about 1.5 hours and they seem to be getting along

 

[Lavey29]

20g is to small for a 6 line with other fish. There will be battles.