Sustainable Cleaner Fish needed

[ToXIc]

so i'm looking for a hearty cleaner fish..

the ones i know about are
1: Cleaner Wrasse
2: Neon Goby
3: Hoeven's Wrasse (does some cleaning)

the problem i have is that
1:the Cleaner Wrasse works awesomely and surveys the entire tank but its hard to acclimate to captivity..
2:the neon gobies are just too small for a 120g and doesnt clean so well...
3:i have no experience with them

please share you input..

 

[Dave3112]

Go with the Hovens wrasse! I have one in my 220 and he is ALWAYS looking for stuff in the rock work, on the glass..,.. EVERYWHERE! Plus it is a beautiful fish!

 

[ToXIc]

Go with the Hovens wrasse! I have one in my 220 and he is ALWAYS looking for stuff in the rock work, on the glass..,.. EVERYWHERE! Plus it is a beautiful fish!

Does he clean parasites off fish?



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[Dave3112]

Never seen him do it. But I have never had a parasite problem either....

 

[cdness]

I have a cleaner wrasse and he is super fat and healthy. I don't understand why so many people say they are hard to keep. He also cleans the fish as much or more than my cleaner shrimp so he is a good worker. He also eats frozen though too which is nice.

 

[ToXIc]

I have a cleaner wrasse and he is super fat and healthy. I don't understand why so many people say they are hard to keep. He also cleans the fish as much or more than my cleaner shrimp so he is a good worker. He also eats frozen though too which is nice.

i had one before.. he ate frozen cyclop eeze then all of a sudden he died..
i really miss him because the one cleaner did more work than 4 gobies..

 

[Saltgator]

Currently housing a shark nose cleaner gobie in my 125, he/she resides in a general area and cleans every tang, clown, and even the blennies! This would be my recommend cleaner.

 

[marinelife]

Do you have a picture of the Hovens wrasse, I am looking for a cleaner as well.

 

[ToXIc]

Do you have a picture of the Hovens wrasse, I am looking for a cleaner as well.

click on the hyperlink i have in the 1st post..

 

[swannyson7]

Do you have a picture of the Hovens wrasse, I am looking for a cleaner as well.

Here's a few pics of my Hovens (AKA Melanarus) wrasse:

 

[ToXIc]

^^^

does he clean parasites? and what about bothering snails?

 

[swannyson7]

I haven't had any problems with parasites [knock on wood], but I've never read anything that says they will clean fish like the cleaner wrasse will. However, the Melanarus is great for reef tanks because they consume flatworms and fireworms. If you're looking for something to clean your fish, I'd recommend finding a cleaner wrasse at your LFS that is eating prepared foods. They are often reluctant to feed on aquaria foods, but once eating, they're supposed to be quite hardy.

 

[ToXIc]

I haven't had any problems with parasites [knock on wood], but I've never read anything that says they will clean fish like the cleaner wrasse will. However, the Melanarus is great for reef tanks because they consume flatworms and fireworms. If you're looking for something to clean your fish, I'd recommend finding a cleaner wrasse at your LFS that is eating prepared foods. They are often reluctant to feed on aquaria foods, but once eating, they're supposed to be quite hardy.

from liveaquaria

overview
The Hoeven's Wrasse is also referred to as the Tail Spot Wrasse, the Yellow-lined Wrasse, the Orange-tipped Rainbowfish, the Tailspot Wrasse, and the Pinstriped Wrasse. The body of this fish is blue-green in color and has pink or yellow stripes running horizontally across its sides. The color of the juvenile is more muted. A 50 gallon or larger aquarium with a tight-fitting lid, a 2-3 inch sandy bottom to hide under if frightened, and other peaceful wrasses, including its own species, is an acceptable environment.
It will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails, protecting corals and clams. In addition, it may eat feather dusters, wild shrimp, tubeworms, and flatworms. It may also eat parasites off of tank mates. When first introduced into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used to entice this fish to eat. Regular feedings should include a variety of prepared and live meaty foods, such as feeder shrimps, flaked foods, and marine fish.