Labroides phthirophagus

Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse — Photo: By AM Smith - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35711099

Hawaiian cleaner wrasse  

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This fish comes from the Hawaian Isdland group and when buying these fish be aware that stock can easily starve, do not buy fish with sunken bellies.

Reef compatible. They are known to eat parasites off other fish.

Min. Tank Size 100 litres.

Size 15 cm

Sg 1.020 - 1.025

pH 8.1 - 8.5

Temp. 23 -28 °C

Water Hardness 8-10 °d

Diet A varied diet of small meaty foods such as frozen brine shrimp, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items will provide good nutrition.

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