Cleaner Shrimp

Lysmata amboinensis

(3 reviews)

Description

Cleaner Shrimp, also known as Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, are popular invertebrates in the saltwater aquarium hobby. They are renowned for their symbiotic relationship with fish, where they clean parasites and dead tissue from their hosts.

Reviews (3)

SassyTurtle12
dffssdf @SassyTurtle12

Cool and funky dudes; mine like sitting upside down all day. If you have a pair, they will breed regularly (see my video) although the babies are usually instantly eaten lol Mine personally have never cleaned a fish, but they’ll definitely jump on your hand if you put it within range of their antennae Pros: unique and colorful; easy to keep Cons: will steal food from corals Availability: easy to find

👍 Would buy again 8 months ago
Benny
Ben @Benny

Great friendly addition to any reef tank. Is visible and active during the day, and moving around all night. Adds a nice touch of color with the bright red and white

👍 Would buy again 10 months ago
Travis24082
Travis @Travis24082

Chill shrimp. Spends his days swaying in the current. Friendly addition to the tank.

👍 Would buy again 10 months ago

Information

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivorous; typically feeds on detritus, small pieces of fish, brine shrimp, and commercial invertebrate foods.

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