Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse
NameBluestreak Cleaner Wrasse
Scientific NameLabroides dimidiatus
Common NamesBluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Cleaner Wrasse, Common Cleaner Wrasse
FamilyLabridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, French Polynesia, Australia, Japan
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Clownfish, Gobies, Peaceful Damselfish, Other Wrasses (in large tanks), Most peaceful reef-safe fish
Description
The Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse is a small, active marine fish renowned for its symbiotic cleaning behavior, removing parasites and dead tissue from other fish. It typically exhibits a black body with a prominent blue stripe running along its back. Due to its highly specialized diet, it is considered an advanced species requiring a well-established reef aquarium with a diverse fish population.
