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	Golden (Royal) Cleaner Wrasse - Labroides phthirophagus
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RESTRICTED SPECIES: This species is very difficult to keep and should only be attempted by expert aquarists, or is a `delicate shipper.` Our Arrive Alive guarantee is not available on this item. Golden Cleaner Wrasse (Hawaii) - Labroides phthirophagusAlso known as: Cleaner Royal, Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse Maximum Size: the Labroides phthirophagus grows up to 12 inches. General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1½ to 3 inches; the medium generally 3 to 4 inches; the large generally 4 to 6 inches; the XL generally 6 to 9 inches. Minimum Tank Size: The Golden Cleaner Wrasse (Hawaii) requires a tank of at least 150 gallons with large fish, plenty of places to hide & swim to survive long term. Diet: The Labroides phthirophagus is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of chopped crustaceans, fish pieces, shrimp, shellfish, squid. Level of Care: The Golden Cleaner Wrasse (Hawaii) is a high maintenance fish and requires a large system with lots of larger fish. Behavior: The Golden Cleaner Wrasse (Hawaii) may act peacefully toward other fish. However it will not school with its own species, will fight among each other until eventually one is left alone in the tank. Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). Range: Hawaii. General Notes: Will attempt to jump out. Sand substrate would help. The endemic, Labroides phthirophagus, Randall 1958, Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse, while generally available in small sizes, this fish is not suitable for small tanks. Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect diversity since each animal is unique in color, texture and shape. Customer Reviews Write a review 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Excellent! My favorite fish!!!! by CHRISTOPHER FOX Experience Level: Intermediate Posted on 5/9/2008 from PORTLAND, OR UNITED STATES Comments: I've been told by so many that these are delicate fish. I bought one in my early days of salt water when I didn't know much. I fed him frozen brine shrimp and he was happy. He lived for 2 years in my tank and survived a 6 mile full tank move across town. He was spunky and fun. Frequently he would clean the other fish and they didn't mind at all. THE BEST PART!!! When I would put my hand in the tank he would swim up to my arm and nip at it. It didn't hurt it was kinda playful. He also did this really cool dance every once in a while where he would bounce up and down about 2 or 3 inches. GREAT FISH!!!!!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends. Was this review helpful to you?