The Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) is a popular marine fish renowned for its symbiotic cleaning behaviour, where it removes parasites and dead tissue from other fish. Our stock is tank-bred, ensuring better adaptation to aquarium life and reducing wild collection impact.
Care Level: Moderate to advanced. Cleaner Wrasse require stable water parameters and a well-established tank with plenty of client fish to clean.
Temperament: Generally peaceful but may be shy. Best kept singly or in pairs in larger tanks to avoid territorial disputes.
Diet: Primarily carnivorous, feeding on ectoparasites in the wild. In captivity, they require a varied diet including live or frozen copepods, brine shrimp, and specialised prepared foods to replicate natural feeding habits.
Minimum Tank Size: 120 litres (approximately 30 gallons) recommended to provide sufficient swimming space and client fish for cleaning interactions.
Reef Safe: Yes, suitable for reef aquariums as they do not harm corals or invertebrates.
Lighting Requirements: Standard marine aquarium lighting is sufficient.
Water Flow: Moderate water flow to mimic natural reef conditions.
Placement: Mid to lower levels of the aquarium where client fish frequent.
Origin: Not Provided (tank-bred specimens).
Maximum Size: Up to 10 cm (4 inches).
Due to their specialised diet and behaviour, Cleaner Wrasse are best suited for experienced marine aquarists. Providing a well-established tank with a healthy population of client fish will help ensure their wellbeing.
