cleaner wrasse

Intro The bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) is a tiny, blue, black, and white fish native to the Indo-Pacific's coral reefs. They are known for establishing "cleaning stations" on reefs, where larger fish visit to have parasites and dead skin removed. This symbiotic relationship, called mutualism, benefits both the wrasse and the fish it cleans. Habitat: coral reefs Species: L. dimidiatus This fish is very peaceful and gets along with other peaceful tank mates. They will even be tolerated by more aggressive fish, as they are recognized as parasite cleaners. Even cleaner wrathes that have been fully transitioned onto prepared foods will clean their tankmates. wrathes can live for several years, even up to 10 years in some cases. Cleaner wrathes clean larger fish by eating parasites, dead tissue, and sometimes even food particles off their bodies. performing a dance-like motion in which they move their rear up and down. The visitors are referred to as "clients." Bluestreak cleaner wrasses clean to consume ectoparasites on client fish for food.