This is probably my favorite video you've ever done. I go back and watch it every once in a while. I may be having to trap a maroon clownfish soon. Mean fish suck LOL

awesome, I shared your joy mate! Great video, congrats on getting the 6LR out!!!!

Six line wrasses are the smartest fish I've ever come across. I love them.

Hey Mark, i was wondering about a little thing. I'm starting my 36l (9,5g) nano tank, and i was wondering if Strontium would be an important element to dose? I know i dont need to dose calcium, ph buffers, magnesium, or alkalinity buffers since i use reef crystals in such a small compacity of water, when i do waterchanges every week or two. Although is strontium really that important? Is there other elements that i should dose too?

that "got him" dance was awesome.

the pugs like "but i wanna play"

i almost fell off my chair when you finally caught him. lmao. that was great. ive done that happy dance a few times myself.

This was really fun to watch, You make some great informative videos, Thank you!

i just finally caught my six-line using a poland spring bottle and a weighted fishing lure that looks like him. it took an hour to catch him, now he's in the mantis tank

Hahahahah. I had to hold my stomach at the end. Too funny. It's always been so entertaining to watch your videos.

Great video. Lately my Lubbock's wrasse has been bullying my firefish, he won't even leave his burrow anymore. I'll try starving the tank for a few days and put in a bottle trap.

@360treflipskater360 how did you catch him? I'm glad you did as one of them was going to win and it doesn't sound like your dotty back was in favor!

Awesome video, I learned a lot! It's so funny, I had the kids watch it and everyone enjoyed it. Thanks!!!!

I love all your videos. You are very informative and entertaining, so keep it up! Question: how big is your tank? I like the dimensions.

Hello I have a question about snails. For some reason mine dont live long. The only ones that do are the ones that borrow under the sand. I recently added two large turbo snails. They lasted about three weeks and died about three days apart. Any advice will be greatly appreciated

@mrsaltwatertank Mark, where did your friend get that trap and what brand is it? I can't find it anywhere on-line.

Lol your awesome bro!! Nice. Just suffered tremendously taking out my entire scape to get the little bastard.

@62reefkeeper Not all 6-lines are aggressive. Some can be very peaceful. Mine was peaceful until he figured out he could beat up on my firefish. It was all downhill after that. Keep an eye on your wrasse - he might be fine for years, or he could turn aggressive in a day.

My sixline and saddle puffer are terrible!!! Until I removed them. They were like a couple of MOBSTER'S from the 20's running through my tank Killin everything in sight. But they wen't back to alcatraz (LFS). Glad you caught him.

If anybody wants a six-line wrasse. It should be one of the last fish you put in the tank because when they go in they usually get along with fish that are already in there and will be aggressive to new fish. I like how the candy canes stick out the most. lol

So happy im not the only one to dislike his six line and have the same reaction when caught

hello i was wondering if u have a minute to give ur thoughts on what to do about flatworms.ive tried the exit and we all know that doesnt work for long term.how would you feel about a six line being that you just removed one.i do have firefish and a red scooter blenny.do you feel they(six line)are agressive?65gal red sea max 250mixed reef with loads of coral and fish already.thanks mrsaltwatertanktv

@golffer1973 My alk/ca/mg are at: 8/450/1300. You'll see the coraline pop once you get and keep your Mg high (above 1200).

@RolandCadieux thanks!

That was so funny! Caught 5 mean as hell velvet damsels with the inverted pop bottle trick! Where did you buy that acrylic fish trap?

How much would that cost I am having a problem with my melanurus wrasse and awesome victory lap

LOL - awesome victory lap! Keep up the great videos

I love that thing! Worth every penny.

@mrsaltwatertank what kind of tang is that?

a simple method to catching fish, is to catch them in the dark! turn off the lights and try to make the room as dark as possible (simulate night time). The fish go to sleep. And you can quickly catch them.

It was custom made by a friend and isn't commercially available

That wrasse was FLYING in that trap lmao

I just noticed the Big Green Egg! You chose wisely!

He's been gone for nearly 2.5 hrs since the video was shot in 2010...

My 6 line is an ass as well. The breeding habits of this fish is that males keep harems of females of up to 6. So it takes a little attitude to keeping a group of women in line. 6 lines help with flat worms too. I'm building a 120 gallon system right now and I'm not sure if mine will make to the new home. maybe i'll trade him for a little one at the reef shop.

hey could you make a vid about if ur tank was destroyed how would u set your tank up step by step if that happened

Totally understand the reaction to catching that bugger. Where can I find that trap?

LOL I felt this way after finally getting this really aggressive blue damsel out of our tank

the dog : R u crazy ?

lol love your reaction when you got him :)

Hahaha, that ending was great...I think I had the same reaction when finally trapping my African Flameback

@turuu2 you can buy it online.

DUDE im fcking in love with that purple tang!!!

@dmd54 good luck! A flasher wrasse is a good alternative as they are peaceful

how did u get the trap? i reely want one

That's how I felt when I finally caught my damsel with a water bottle :D I was like "I GOT YOU MOTHER---!!!"

Great stuff, top man, great video,

LOL I loved the ending of your video

where did you get your shirt?

Damn that sucks. I like wrasses but I like firefish better. Will you get another one? I hope you do they really cool and beautiful.

@bpd964 Thanks. I just realized it's been 6 months since I caught that guy. Wow, my tank hasn't been the same since!

thanks!! wow lightning fast response!!

@Hasans01 The tank looks blue as when I was filming, I only had my actinic bulbs on. I was using 2x96W power compacts and today I switched to VHO bulbs. I don't do anything for coraline algae...I just keep my alk/ca/mg high and it naturally shows up.

Ahahah I would be that stoked too. I have a few fish I want out of my tank, but I am over trying to catch them with the net by removing most of my rock. I am just gonna take them out when I move my tank soon. Haha I was excited for you when I saw the catch. I hate troublesome fish in my reef!

are they all aggressive?

I just caught mine with an ice cap fish trap, taped a hand mirror to the outside of the tank behind the trap. went in to attack his reflection within 30 minutes.

watched the video, thought the run outside was a lil much... untill i caught my bi color today i was ready to run outside and we have 3 ft of snow. i used a oceandry bottle and got it in a few hrs. good vid

Nice video... Love the end. Good ridence to the little bugger. Thats one fish I'll never buy cuz of your video....

Good Job!

Awesome!

@360treflipskater360 Not all 6-lines are aggressive, but do keep an eye on it. Some, like mine just flipped one day. If you wanted to get it rid of it, at this point there is nothing else in your tank, so if you have to tear your tank apart catching it, the damage won't be so bad!

It was custom made so it's not available in stores.

i watched ur vid... when you ran around outside thought it was a lil much, untill i caught my bi color angle. and i was ready for a run outside. i used an ocean dry bottle and i lot of food. got him within 4 hrs.

that was so funny. me and the mrs reacted exactly the same when we finaly caught our 6 line wrasse, took 2 week to get the little bugger.

Good job, need to get rid out of the tank my fairy wrasse too. Beating my Red flame angle and dory.

Don't worry about the Strontium.

HAHA....Last 40 seconds are the best video on youtube!!!

Where do I purchase a trap like this?

6-lines can be useful if you can find one that eats flatworms or pyramid snails, but then you'd have to deal with catching it! There are plenty of other wrasses that are just as pretty and not as aggressive such as anything from the flasher wrasse family. These are good choices for you tank dabblers, reef enthusiasts and reef junkies.

That was the funniest video i've seen from you! I want one of those traps , sell me one!

6 line wrasse is my favorite fish!

I had a sixline too, the bastard killed a mandarin and i had to get it out. I was finally able to get it out when i switched to a smaller tank, I had tried a few times to get him out before that and I am sure you know how well that worked out...

The puppy seemed more excited than you! 🤣

not all 6-lines are aggressive, but most are and you won't know if yours will play nice till you put in your tank and see what you get (not recommended). A hoven's wrasse would be a better choice for flatworm control

He was given to the local fish store.

congratz, hillarious reaction XD

LOL! all that trouble for one tiny fish! Hahaha! Good technique though. Here's another technique I discovered. It may stress the fish out, but some of my smaller fish absolutely love hiding in this large conch shell I have in the tank. I caught two damsels in the conch shell after they swam inside it to hide from me trying to catch them with a net. They thought they were being smart by hiding. So I just had to lift the conch up then pour them into the net. Done deal, if you can scare them in.

Haha your dog is like "what the heck? I brought my ball...."

Too funny!! Good job

The 6-line is one of the most awesome fish you can get. They have a great personality, but sometimes can kill new things. I would keep it over most other fish

GOOD VIDEO!

nice job, i need me one of those six line's, i need to get rid of the damn bristle worm infestation! NICE VID

thanks everyone. Life is much happier now that he is gone! I posted on the local forum which LFS I took him and to and so many people came by to "visit" him that the store owner was like, "What the heck?!"

Hi, thanks for the tip, finally caught my damsel convicted. she kill me a naso, 3 chromis and hurt my angel coral beauty ... I watch the video and 5 minutes was in the trap. Thanks from Argentina! greetings! martin 480 liters reef.

lol loved the end it was so funny good video

What a pain in the Wrasse...

what kind of tang is that? hes beautiful

I'm so envious of you! Hahaha I'm still chasing mine!

do you think an Ornate Wrasse would bother some Zebra Dartfish

@ifUdidwoodU sorry, but if my tank was destroyed, I'd keel over and die... :-D you mean like how to start a tank from the ground up?

@360treflipskater360 Dang! You have faster hands (and probably a more trusting fish that I do)!

how much does it cost to start a salt water tank like this

where can u get a trap im trying to get my damsels out

Oh my god I know that dance so well.

Lol that Tang is like "WTF IS GOING ON?!!?"

I just recently added a fairy wrasse into the tank and my six line is bullying the fish. I also realize my Christmas tree worms don't come out anymore. Does anyone have experience that six line or whatever species attacking Christmas tree worm ?

@cmanclan101 Its a purple tang.

I'm dipping my toes at around 5000$ after a year.55 gallon.lmao. that victory dance was. Hilarious. I know the feeling. My wrasse killed at least 100$ worth of fish.

@haterzwilhate not every time, but they have that gene so a nice one could switch to mean at any time for now reason.

I'm going to try making this trap for my flame angel. He has been perfect until for some reason got ich after my last water change. Can't catch him for treatment, so will try this way.