Cleaner Goby
NameCleaner Goby
Scientific NameLabroides dimidiatus
Common NamesBluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Cleaner Wrasse, Cleaner Goby
FamilyLabridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
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, Clownfish, Hawkfish, Damsels
Description
The Cleaner Goby, more accurately a wrasse, is a small marine fish renowned for its symbiotic cleaning behavior, removing parasites and dead skin from other fish. It features a distinctive black stripe bordered by blue or yellow along its body. This species requires a varied diet and can be a fascinating addition to a reef or fish-only saltwater aquarium.
