SHRIMP – CLEANER Lysmata amboinensis
$39.99 – $69.99
The Cleaner Shrimp, also known as the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, or Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, can be an advantageous invertebrate for the reef aquarium. Acting as a medic on the natural reefs, Cleaner shrimp set up “cleaning stations” on coral outcroppings, waiting for fish to come by to be cleaned of ectoparasites and dead tissue. This behavior is often mimicked in the home aquarium, where Cleaner shrimp may be seen scaling along fish tank mates “cleaning” them. Originating from the Red Sea and Indonesia, Cleaner shrimp can reach a maximum size of 4″ with two vertical red stripes that run along its body, separated by a single white stripe in the middle, and its ventral side being mostly yellow. Cleaner shrimp are extremely peaceful and do best in groups.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament:Â Peaceful
Reef Compatible:Â Yes
General Description: The Cleaner Shrimp, also known as the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, or Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, can be an advantageous invertebrate for the reef aquarium. Acting as a medic on the natural reefs, Cleaner shrimp set up “cleaning stations” on coral outcroppings, waiting for fish to come by to be cleaned of ectoparasites and dead tissue. This behavior is often mimicked in the home aquarium, where Cleaner shrimp may be seen scaling along fish tank mates “cleaning” them. Originating from the Red Sea and Indonesia, Cleaner shrimp can reach a maximum size of 4″ with two vertical red stripes that run along its body, separated by a single white stripe in the middle, and its ventral side being mostly yellow. Cleaner shrimp are extremely peaceful and do best in groups.
Diet Requirements: Cleaner shrimp are carnivores. They will actively move around the aquarium looking for food and picking debris off the live rock. Cleaner shrimp will readily accept a variety of flake, pellet, and frozen foods.
Tank Requirements: An established, minimum aquarium size of 30 gallons is recommended to house one, or a group of, Cleaner shrimp. Maintaining stable water parameters is a component to the success of keeping this invertebrate; Cleaner shrimp are intolerable of high nitrates. Regular water changes are necessary to replenish iodine that is important for the proper molting of Cleaner shrimp. Generous live rock with caves and crevices will mimic the Cleaner shrimp’s natural environment. While it is safe to add Cleaner shrimp into a reef aquarium, they have been observed to steal food from corals. It is imperative to take time acclimating Cleaner shrimp; we suggest via drip acclimation. Recommended water conditions: 76-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.024-1.026.
Purchase Size: Small: 1″ to 2″; Medium: 2″ to 3″; Large: 3″ to 4″
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is approximate.
Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.
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