New Anenome

[Taipan]

It's very possible that the 6 line wrasse may have been a meal for the anemone. Condylactis gigantea have a pretty decent sting and if the 6 line was not accustomed to its new tankmate (anemone) ; it may have darted into it.

Alternatively as others have stated; it may have jumped or disappeared into the overflow or elsewhere. 6 lines like most wrasses will jump when startled. If the wrasse was casually stung; it may be buried in the sand and attempting to heal.

[jay2x]

Originally Posted by Taipan

If the wrasse was casually stung; it may be buried in the sand and attempting to heal.

That's very interesting, I never thought it would bury itself to heal.. I wonder what other fish does this.

[Taipan]

Wrasses in general will bury themselves in substrate to sleep. Or find a crevice to sleep in if there is no substrate. It's not specifically for healing purposes; but the 6-line may spend more time "sleeping" or in suspended animation to help the healing process since it is injured.