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Photo by Lonniehuffman
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| Family: |
Hippolytidae |
| Species: |
Lysmata amboinensis |
| Common Name: |
Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, cleaner shrimp, Red skunk cleaner. |
| Size: |
2" (5 cm) |
| Habitat: |
Indo-Pacific, Sri Lanka. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20 gallon. |
| Diet: |
Carnivore.
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| Behavior: |
Peaceful, fish will line up for these shrimp to clean off dead skin cells. Personable, they often can be hand-fed.
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| Water: |
Temperature of 72 to 78°F (22.2 – 25.6°C), pH 8.1-8.4,
sg 1.023 - 1.026, dKH 8-12 |
| Care: |
Easy, intolerant of copper-based medications, high niotrates and fluctuating water paramaters however. |
| Communities: |
Excellent addition to a community, however, some Hawkfish, Lionfish and puffers will see these as food. |
| Suitability: |
Good for all with saltwater experience. |
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