The Cleaner Wrasse is one of the most fascinating fish in the marine aquarium hobby. Known for its sleek black-and-blue coloration and unique cleaning behavior, this active swimmer naturally removes parasites, dead tissue, and debris from other fish in the wild. Watching a Cleaner Wrasse interact with tank mates can be an incredible display of natural reef behavior.
Cleaner Wrasses are constantly on the move, making them an energetic addition to larger, peaceful marine aquariums. Their inquisitive personality and beneficial cleaning habits have made them a popular choice among experienced saltwater hobbyists.
At My Tiny Fins, we carefully select healthy livestock and package every order with care. We proudly offer a Live Arrival Guarantee and primarily ship livestock on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure the safest delivery possible.
Care Information –
Scientific Name: Labroides dimidiatus
Common Name: Cleaner Wrasse
Care Level: Advanced
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Reef Safe: Yes
Adult Size: Up to 5 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Temperature: 76–80°F
Salinity: 1.023–1.026
Care Tips –
– Cleaner Wrasses require a well-established aquarium with plenty of swimming space and stable water parameters.
– Offer a varied diet of frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and other high-quality meaty foods.
– Feed multiple times daily, as these fish are active and have high metabolisms.
– Keep with peaceful to moderately active tank mates that will not bully or harass them.
– Provide plenty of open swimming areas along with rockwork for security.
– A covered aquarium is recommended, as wrasses can be excellent jumpers.
Fun Fact –
In the wild, Cleaner Wrasses establish “cleaning stations” where larger fish line up to have parasites and dead tissue removed. Some fish will even open their mouths and gill covers to allow the wrasse to clean areas that would otherwise be difficult to reach!
Why You’ll Love Them –
– Unique natural cleaning behavior
– Active and entertaining swimmer
– Reef-safe with corals and most invertebrates
– Striking black and blue coloration
– Fascinating interaction with other fish
Live Arrival Guarantee: We stand behind the quality of our livestock and offer a Live Arrival Guarantee. Please review our policy for complete details. Livestock shipments are typically shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure the safest and fastest delivery possible.
Note: Cleaner Wrasses can be challenging to maintain long-term and are generally recommended for experienced aquarists with established marine aquariums and a plan for meeting their nutritional needs.
