Breastspot Cleanerfish
NameBreastspot Cleanerfish
Scientific NameLabroides pectoralis
Common NamesBreastspot Cleaner Wrasse, Yellow-striped Cleaner Wrasse, Cleaner Wrasse
FamilyLabridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Angelfish (non-predatory), Clownfish, Gobies, Damselfish (non-aggressive), Anthias
Description
The Breastspot Cleanerfish is a small, vibrant wrasse recognized by its distinctive black stripe bordered by yellow and blue. It is famous for its symbiotic cleaning behavior, where it removes parasites and dead tissue from other marine fish. Keeping this species in an aquarium is challenging due to its specialized diet and need for a diverse environment.
