Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse
NameBicolor Cleaner Wrasse
Scientific NameLabroides bicolor
Common NamesBicolor Cleaner Wrasse, Bicolor Wrasse
FamilyLabridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa to French Polynesia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)70
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Angelfish, Butterflyfish, Damselfish, Clownfish, Gobies, Blennies
Description
The Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse is known for its distinctive dark blue to black anterior body and white to pale blue posterior, including the tail. In the wild, it establishes cleaning stations where it removes parasites and dead tissue from other fish. This species can be challenging to keep in captivity due to its specialized diet and need for a stable, mature reef environment.
