{"product_id":"cleaner-shrimp","title":"Cleaner Shrimp","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSkunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLysmata amboinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Cleaner Shrimp, Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐ Easy–Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine invertebrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSkunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most popular cleaner shrimp in marine aquariums. Its striking white body with a red stripe makes it very attractive, while its natural \u003cstrong\u003ecleaning behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it a useful and fascinating addition to a reef tank. It will often set up a “cleaning station” where fish approach and allow the shrimp to remove parasites, dead skin and debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult size: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite body with a broad red stripe running along its back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong white antennae and red-and-white legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful and active, particularly once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften lives around rockwork and caves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 75 litres for a single shrimp, with larger tanks preferable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature, stable marine aquarium recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plenty of \u003cstrong\u003elive rock, caves and hiding places\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a secure lid where possible as shrimp can occasionally climb or jump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep nitrate low and avoid sudden changes in salinity or temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it obtains food through its cleaning behaviour, it should \u003cstrong\u003enot rely entirely on fish for food\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine flakes or pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMysis shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pieces of seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther suitable frozen marine foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may actively approach feeding fish and take small pieces of food from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally \u003cstrong\u003every peaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e and suitable for most community marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood companions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef-safe fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClownfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTangs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGobies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther peaceful invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Avoid keeping with \u003cstrong\u003elarge predatory fish, triggerfish, hawkfish, groupers and other shrimp-eating species\u003c\/strong\u003e, which may see the cleaner shrimp as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaner Behaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most interesting things about \u003cem\u003eLysmata amboinensis\u003c\/em\u003e is its cleaning behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove dead skin and parasites from fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick debris from around fish's mouths and gills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablish a regular cleaning station.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWave its long white antennae to attract fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every fish will use its services, and the shrimp should still be provided with supplementary food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other shrimp, the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp must \u003cstrong\u003emoult\u003c\/strong\u003e as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring and immediately after moulting it may hide and appear missing. This is normal. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not remove an apparently empty shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the shrimp may simply be hiding nearby and the discarded exoskeleton can be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerally reef safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt does not normally damage corals and can be an excellent addition to a reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever add a shrimp to an immature or cycling aquarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcclimate carefully, particularly because shrimp are sensitive to sudden changes in salinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper-based medications can be \u003cstrong\u003eextremely dangerous to shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable salinity and good water quality are particularly important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plenty of hiding places so the shrimp can retreat after moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be kept singly, in pairs or groups in appropriately sized aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Petra-aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58628088562045,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/cleaner-shrimp","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}