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Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis)

The Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) is one of the most recognizable and beneficial invertebrates in the saltwater aquarium hobby. Famous for its bright red and white coloration and fascinating cleaning behavior, this shrimp naturally removes parasites, dead tissue, and debris from willing fish while also scavenging uneaten food throughout the aquarium.

Peaceful, reef-safe, and incredibly active, the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp quickly becomes one of the most interactive animals in any reef tank. Many hobbyists even enjoy watching them climb onto their hands during aquarium maintenance.

Features

• Famous cleaner shrimp that services reef fish

• Completely reef-safe

• Bright red and white coloration

• Helps remove parasites and dead tissue from fish

• Active scavenger that consumes leftover food

• Excellent addition to community reef aquariums

• Often establishes natural "cleaning stations"

Care Information

Scientific Name: Lysmata amboinensis
Common Name: Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: Omnivore (Frozen Foods, Pellets, Flake Foods, Meaty Marine Foods)
Minimum Aquarium Size: 20 Gallons

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 72–78°F

• Salinity: 1.023–1.026

• pH: 8.1–8.4

Compatibility

Skunk Cleaner Shrimp are excellent additions to peaceful reef aquariums and are compatible with most clownfish, gobies, blennies, tangs, wrasses, dwarf angelfish, corals, snails, and other reef-safe invertebrates.

Avoid housing with predatory fish such as Lionfish, Groupers, Triggerfish, Puffers, Hawkfish, and large predatory Wrasses, as they may prey on shrimp.

Live Animal Shipping Information

Shipment may be delayed if temperatures are unsafe for livestock.