Can Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) Live With Blue Dream Shrimp?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4, Blue Dream Shrimp needs 6.5–8.0.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Blue Dream Shrimp | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 64–82°F | 75–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 6.5–8 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2.4" | 1.2" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 5 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
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 →Blue Dream Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. blue
beginnerpeaceful5+ gal
The Blue Dream Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. blue) is a beginner freshwater species known for its deep blue coloration. Blue color morph of Neocaridina. All surfaces.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
For Blue Dream Shrimp:
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