🐠 Blue Streak Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus)
🐠 Blue Streak Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus)
Marine Cleaner Wrasse • Parasite Removal Specialist • Reef Aquarium Fish • Active Service Fish
📋 The Blue Streak Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) is a slender, high-energy reef fish known for its bold blue-and-black stripe and fascinating cleaning behavior.
In the wild, it establishes cleaning stations where larger fish visit to have parasites removed.
In marine aquariums, it functions as a Natural Parasite Removal Specialist, often interacting with tankmates in unique symbiotic behavior.
Best suited for established systems with ample swimming space and frequent feeding, it thrives as an Active Reef Service Wrasse in stable marine environments.
💡 Highlights
🧽 Natural Cleaner: Removes external parasites and dead tissue
🎨 Bold Blue Stripe: Striking horizontal coloration
⚡ Highly Active Swimmer: Constant movement throughout the tank
🤝 Interactive Behavior: Engages with tankmates
🌿 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes
🧾 A Quick Look at the Blue Streak Cleaner Wrasse
📛 Common Name: Blue Streak Cleaner Wrasse
🔬 Scientific Name: Labroides dimidiatus
👨👩👧 Family: Labridae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific
📏 Max Size: 10–12 cm (≈ 4–5″)
💧 pH Range: 8.1–8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–27 °C (≈ 75–81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Advanced
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 280 L (≈ 75 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: All Levels
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 4–8 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore (parasites, small invertebrates, prepared foods)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer
















