- Colours, patterns, and size may vary
- Safe with corals but do not house with invertebrates
- A difficult species to keep so only for experienced aquarists
What is the Swell Cleaner Wrasse?
The Cleaner Wrasse is a highly sought after fish species and is renowned for its behaviour and cleaning services which are beneficial to all marine aquariums whether you are a beginner or an experienced aquarist. They play a crucial role in maintaining the hygiene and health of all the other fish species in your aquarium as they remove parasites, dead skin and other debris from the fish. They are a very social species and prefer swimming in small groups but have been known to be solitary animals when they reach adulthood. They require a lot of swimming space and hiding places such as rocks and corals. Although due to their natural of cleaning and eating debris and parasites they can be hard to keep due to them being picky eaters and not eating the food that you provide for them
How are these fish delivered to you?
The delivery time for your fish will be two working days if ordered before 2pm Monday - Thursday, and if you ordered after 2pm on a Thursday until Sunday then they should arrive with you by Tuesday. They will arrive in a polystyrene box and be bagged with oxygen which will allow them to stay packaged for up to 48 hours, if they are ordered during winter they will also come with heat pads for warmth. There is a one off £30 delivery charge regardless of how many fish you buy per order.
How do you acclimatise this fish to your aquarium
You need to carefully acclimate your fish when they arrive. To find out all this information and much more be sure to check out our Complete Guide to Buying Live Aquarium Fish Online
Please note: The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Swell shop, or available for collection from the shop. Species sold at our Swell store will differ from ones available to order to your door.
Scientific name | Labroides dimidiatus |
Max size | 14cm |
Minimum Tank size | 200 litres |
Coral Safe? | Yes |
Invertebrate Safe? | No |
Care level? | Difficult |
Group Size? | Single or small groups |
Dietary Requirements | Carnivorous |