Can a Pinnatus Batfish Live With a Sixline Wrasse?
✗ Not recommended in most tanksVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 0/100.
Why
- Size capacity hard block: Tank far too small (90gal vs 500gal min for Pinnatus Batfish)
- Tank overstocked (578%)
It can work if…
- Upgrade to a larger tank — this species needs more volume
- Tank is nearing capacity — consider removing a resident before adding this one
Both species at a glance
Pinnatus Batfish
Platax pinnatus
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 500 gallons
- Reef safe:
- caution
- Diet:
- omnivore
Sixline Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 40 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore