{"product_id":"cleaner-wrasse-labroides-dimidiatus-saltwater","title":"Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) | Live Saltwater Reef Fish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Cleaner Wrasse (\u003cem\u003eLabroides dimidiatus\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, is a slim, peaceful reef fish famous for setting up \"cleaning stations\" in the wild and removing parasites, dead skin, and mucus from larger fish. With its black body and electric-blue lateral stripes, it's instantly recognizable and brings a unique behavior to a community reef. Care level is advanced — Cleaner Wrasses have a highly specialized natural diet and require a mature, fish-stocked reef tank to thrive long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eTiny, Small, Medium, and Large\u003c\/strong\u003e sizes — please select your preferred size from the variant options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more saltwater fish? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaltwater Fish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaltwater Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 gallons minimum — needs a mature reef with plenty of fish to clean and lots of swimming room\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.020–1.025 sg (specific gravity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003edKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore — naturally feeds on parasites, dead skin, and mucus from other fish. In captivity, must be transitioned to frozen mysis, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets. Feed multiple small meals per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful — non-aggressive toward other fish and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — will not nip corals or invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~5.5 inches (14 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCleaner Wrasse (Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabroides dimidiatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLabridae (Wrasses)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWild-caught: Indo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCarnivore (specialized — parasites, mucus, prepared foods in captivity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e~5.5 inches (14 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTiny, Small, Medium, Large (select above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCleaner Wrasses are peaceful and reef-safe, doing best in mature reef tanks with several other fish species to clean. They actively swim through the water column and visit \"client\" fish that hover for service — a fascinating natural behavior that adds movement and interest to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tangs, dwarf and pygmy angels, clownfish, gobies, blennies, anthias, peaceful damsels, cardinalfish, and most reef invertebrates (shrimp, snails, hermit crabs, corals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive triggers, large angels, lionfish, groupers, and any predatory fish large enough to swallow a slim wrasse. Avoid keeping more than one Cleaner Wrasse unless the tank is very large (180+ gallons).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eFrozen mysis, brine shrimp \u0026amp; marine carnivore foods\u003c\/a\u003e — primary captive diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003eReef salt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e — keep salinity stable during water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eReef additives \u0026amp; supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — alkalinity, calcium, and trace elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater care \u0026amp; conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e — for stable parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eWater testing kits\u003c\/a\u003e — monitor reef parameters regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Cleaner Wrasses hard to keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — they're considered an advanced fish. Their natural diet is parasites, dead skin, and mucus from other fish, which is hard to replicate in a tank. They must be transitioned to prepared foods like frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and high-quality pellets. They do best in mature reefs with plenty of fish to clean and a steady supply of varied foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it really clean my other fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Cleaner Wrasses set up cleaning stations and pick parasites and dead tissue from other fish. This natural behavior helps reduce parasite load and adds a unique dynamic to the tank, though it should not replace a proper quarantine and disease-prevention routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Cleaner Wrasses do not nip corals or invertebrates. They are an excellent peaceful addition to reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll receive the size you select from the variant options above (Tiny, Small, Medium, or Large). Sizes refer to the fish at time of sale, not adult size — adults reach about 5.5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Tiny","offer_id":48588191891675,"sku":"FWRCL380AA-0-1","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":48588191924443,"sku":"FWRCL380AA-0-2","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48588191957211,"sku":"FWRCL380AA-0-3","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48588191989979,"sku":"FWRCL380AA-0-4","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/CleanerWrasse.png?v=1777381374","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cleaner-wrasse-labroides-dimidiatus-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}