Can Black Skirt Tetra Live With Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk)?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Black Skirt Tetra needs 6.0–7.5, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Black Skirt Tetra | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–79°F | 75–81°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 8.1–8.4 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3" | 2.4" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Black Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) is a beginner freshwater species known for its silver, black coloration. Also called black widow tetra. Mid.
Full care guide →Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk)
Lysmata amboinensis
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) (Lysmata amboinensis) is a beginner saltwater species known for its red-orange, white dorsal stripe, white antennae coloration. Cleans parasites off fish. Surfaces.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Black Skirt Tetra:
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
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