{"product_id":"red-sea-four-line-cleaner-wrasse","title":"Red Sea Four Line Cleaner Wrasse | Larabicus quadrilineatus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Red Sea Four Line Cleaner Wrasse (Larabicus quadrilineatus) is a stunning deep-blue wrasse marked with four black stripes. It is a showcase fish, but an honest word of warning: juveniles are cleaners, while adults switch to eating coral polyps, and it is a fragile, expert-only species. It reaches around 11.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarabicus quadrilineatus is endemic to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, on coral-rich reefs where juveniles set up cleaning stations and adults graze on coral polyps and mucus. In the aquarium it needs plenty of live rock with caves and overhangs and pristine, stable water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuveniles are a brilliant electric blue with four fine black horizontal stripes running from head to tail. As the fish matures the stripes fade and the body darkens to a deep blue-black. It is a slender, elegant wrasse that makes an eye-catching display fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful. Juveniles may pick at the skin and parasites of tankmates, and unlike the bumblebee-striped Labroides cleaner wrasses this species is somewhat hardier, but it remains delicate. Keep it with calm fish in a mature, well-fed fish-only system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the crucial issue. Juveniles feed by cleaning parasites and mucus, and adults are obligate coral-polyp grazers, which makes long-term feeding in captivity very difficult. It must be tempted onto frozen enriched brine, mysis and fine meaty foods with frequent small feeds, and many specimens fail to thrive. Only experienced keepers should attempt it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 115 L, with 200 L or larger recommended, always with abundant live rock for grazing and shelter. Maintain temperature at 24–27°C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity 1.023–1.025. Pristine, stable water and a tight lid are essential for this sensitive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding is not practical in home aquariums. Like other wrasses it is a pelagic spawner with tiny planktonic larvae requiring specialised rearing. Focus on a mature, stable system and careful feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarabicus quadrilineatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea Four Line Cleaner Wrasse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea and Gulf of Aden (endemic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuveniles clean parasites and mucus; adults graze coral polyps — very difficult to feed long term\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.023–1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature fish-only aquariums kept by experienced aquarists\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot reef safe; adults feed on coral polyps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include peaceful to semi-robust fish such as tangs, rabbitfish, larger cardinalfish, anthias and other calm species in a fish-only system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with corals (which adults will nip), very aggressive fish that will harass this delicate wrasse, and any tank that cannot offer mature live rock and pristine water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55234144567587,"sku":"BA8067-S","price":255.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55234144600355,"sku":"BA8067","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55234144633123,"sku":"BA8067-L","price":340.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/red-sea-four-line-cleaner-wr-43090662850851.webp?v=1790306128","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-four-line-cleaner-wrasse","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}