Redlip Cleaner Wrasse
NameRedlip Cleaner Wrasse
Scientific NameLabroides rubrolabiatus
Common NamesRedlip Cleaner Wrasse, Red-lipped Cleaner Wrasse
FamilyLabridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPeaceful Tangs, Clownfish, Gobies, Blennies, Damsels (non-aggressive), Other peaceful Wrasses
Description
The Redlip Cleaner Wrasse is a small, slender marine fish known for its symbiotic cleaning behavior, feeding on parasites and dead skin from other fish. It features a distinctive dark lateral stripe, an orange body, and bright red lips. This species requires a mature reef aquarium with stable parameters and a varied diet.
