10/31/2026
Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
$59.99
Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
Other Common Names: Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, Red Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Indo-Pacific White-Banded Cleaner Shrimp
Origin: South Asia / Indo-Pacific
Size: Large
Care Level: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivorous Scavenger
The Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp is one of the most recognizable and popular ornamental shrimp for saltwater reef aquariums. Featuring brilliant red stripes along a bright white dorsal stripe and long white antennae, this active shrimp adds both color and fascinating natural behavior to established marine aquariums.
Known for establishing cleaning stations, Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp may remove loose debris, dead tissue, and some external parasites from willing fish. Their cleaning behavior is fascinating to observe, although it should not be relied upon to prevent or treat fish diseases.
Unlike some more secretive shrimp species, Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp often become comfortable venturing into the open, especially during feeding. They can be kept individually or in compatible pairs and groups when sufficient space and hiding places are provided.
Aquarium Requirements:
* Established saltwater aquarium with stable water parameters
* Live rock with caves and hiding places
* Peaceful fish that will not prey on shrimp
* Careful acclimation to avoid sudden salinity changes
* No copper-based medications
Diet: Frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine foods, sinking marine pellets, and leftover fish foods. Feed regularly rather than relying solely on cleaning behavior.
Important: Avoid keeping with shrimp-eating predators such as many lionfish, hawkfish, and larger predatory wrasses. Provide hiding places during molting, when shrimp are particularly vulnerable.
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