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Name : Blackspot Cleaner Wrasse
Species : Wrasses
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Family - Labridae
Scientific name – Labroides pectoralis
Common name – Blackspot, Yellow, Breastspot, False Blue Streak Cleaner Wrasse
Size – 4 in (10 cm)
Range – Indo-Pacific
Min. Aquarium size - 100 gal (378 L)
Care Level - Expert
Temperament - Peaceful
Foods and feeding – This fish only eats parasites and dead skin off of other fish. There are no reports of this fish being trained to eat frozen foods.
Aquarium suitability – This is an endangered species, please leave this fish in the ocean.
Reef compatibility - Yes
Captive care – This is an extremely difficult fish to keep. They only eat parasites and dead skin off of other fish. They tend to starve to death in our aquariums in a matter of days or weeks. Wrasses are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered.
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