Can Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) Live With Chili Rasbora?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4, Chili Rasbora needs 4.0–7.0.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Chili Rasbora | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 68–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 4.5–7 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2.4" | 0.8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 5 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
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 →Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
intermediatepeaceful5+ gal
The Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its red, dark stripe coloration. Tiny. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
For Chili Rasbora:
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