Cleaner Shrimp
Cleaner Shrimp is a peaceful saltwater shrimp that needs a tank of at least 20 gallons (76 L), water at 72-82°F (22-28°C) and a pH of 8.1-8.4.
Also searched as: cleaner shrimp, lysmata amboinensis, scarlet skunk cleaner
Quick facts
Sets up cleaning stations. Removes parasites from fish. Excellent reef addition.
| Minimum tank | 20 gallons (76 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 72-82°F (22-28°C) |
| pH | 8.1-8.4 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Saltwater |
Good tank mates
No other species in the database passes the temperament and water checks for Cleaner Shrimp. Check a specific pairing with the stocking guide at the end of this page.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Blue Devil Damselmin tank 20 galBicolor Dottybackmin tank 30 galDiadema Dottybackmin tank 30 galDomino Damselmin tank 30 galElongate Dottybackmin tank 30 gal
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