Can Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) Live With Green Neon Tetra?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4, Green Neon Tetra needs 4.5–6.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Green Neon Tetra | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 73–81°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 4.5–6.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2.4" | 1.4" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 11 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 →Green Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon simulans
intermediatepeaceful11+ gal
The Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its green-blue, silver coloration. Smaller and more delicate. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
For Green Neon Tetra:
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