This species can be fastidious and in an aquarium it can be very difficult to get them to eat sufficiently.

There is a greater chance of success with this species if one can supply a living feed to allow it to adapt to the tank.

This fish requires feeding several times a day, especially when newly added.

When the fish can find its natural food in the aquarium it requires less frequent feeding.

They can live as a pair provided they are introduced simultaneously.

This species can be bred in captivity, one can therefore consider asking your local fish store for a captive bred specimen.

This species is able to remove parasites from fish.
It does not have a great impact on a large outbreak of marine ich (Cryptocaryon), for example, but it contributes towards keeping fish parasite free.

Constant cleaning can stress the fish in the aquarium, so one should not add this fish which removes parasites, if the fish are already weakened through other causes.

Not all specimens actively clean fish.

This species can change gender from female to male.

When a male is needed, a female changes sex and takes on the role.