Four Line Cleaner Wrasse (Larabicus quadrilineatus)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A slender wrasse with four distinct dark blue-black horizontal stripes running the length of its body against an orange-yellow background. The fish has a pointed snout and vibrant coloration that makes it one of the most striking wrasses in the hobby.
Diet and feeding
In the wild, this species is a cleaner fish that feeds on parasites and dead skin from larger fish. In captivity, feed small meaty foods including copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped marine flesh 2-3 times daily.
Difficulty and care for the Four Line Cleaner Wrasse
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Central Pacific.
Log Four Line Cleaner Wrasse in your reef tank
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