Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Skunk Cleaner Shrimp's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Lysmata amboinensis
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What to know before you buy.
This active and iconic shrimp is known for setting up 'cleaning stations' where fish will queue up to have parasites and dead tissue removed. They have a yellow body with a distinct red stripe down the back, bordered by white. They are a peaceful, beneficial, and entertaining addition to any reef tank.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Skunk Cleaner Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Skunk Cleaner Shrimp's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Skunk Cleaner Shrimp vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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