Yellow Patch Cleaner Wrasse

Yellow Patch Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) is a mesmerizing reef-safe fish that stands out with a striking yellow patch, sleek black lateral stripe, and a shimmering body that seems to glow as it moves. Known for its peaceful temperament, it becomes a center of attention in any aquarium—fish literally queue up at its cleaning station as it gently removes parasites and dead tissue from their scales. Reaches about 5-6 inches in adult size. Best kept in tanks of at least 75 gallons, with abundant live rock for hiding and cleaning station structure, a fine sand substrate (for burying/resting), stable water conditions (salinity ~1.020-1.025; temperature ~75-82°F; pH ~8.1-8.4), and a tight lid since wrasses are escape artists. Its diet in captivity requires careful attention — while it naturally cleans other fish, you also must feed enriched frozen mysis or brine shrimp, chopped seafood, and quality marine pellets to ensure it thrives.

International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA.

Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.