Lysmata amboinensis

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Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Species	Lysmata amboinensis
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	5.08 cm 1-2 " (2.5-5.1cm)
pH	8.2 - 8.4
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Other (See article)
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Indo-Pacific White-Banded Cleaner Shrimp, Indo-Pacific White-Striped Cleaner Shrimp, Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp

[edit] Sexing

These shrimp are hermaphroditic.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Peaceful shrimp that will 'clean' fish. Do not keep with aggressive fish or other invertebates that may eat or attack it. The shrimp can be kept singly or in groups.

[edit] Diet

Removes dead tissue and parasites from passing fish.

[edit] Feeding regime

Will pick at passing fish.

[edit] Environment Specifics

It will not tolerate copper or high levels of nitrates in the aquarium, but will require correct levels of iodine in the water to promote proper molting.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful shrimp, will set up a 'cleaning station' where passing fish will pause to have parasites and dead tissue removed.

[edit] Identification

This shrimp has a pale yellow body and legs with two bold red stripes running down it's back with a white stripe dividing the two. There are two white spots at the end of it's tail. It can be mistaken for the Lysmata grabhami, but the L. grabhami does not have these spots present.

[edit] Pictures

Scarlet Skunk Shrimp

[edit] External links

• Live Aquaria
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