Can Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) Live With Glass Catfish?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4, Glass Catfish needs 6.5–7.0.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Glass Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 75–79°F | 75–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 6.5–7.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2.4" | 3.1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore | — |
| 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 →Glass Catfish
Kryptopterus vitreolus
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
The Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its transparent/clear coloration. Transparent body. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
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