Can Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) Live With Hillstream Loach?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4, Hillstream Loach needs 6.5–7.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Hillstream Loach | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 68–77°F | 75–75°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 | Herbivore | — |
| 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 →Hillstream Loach
Sewellia lineolata
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
The Hillstream Loach (Sewellia lineolata) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its brown-tan, spotted/mottled coloration. Flat body. Surfaces.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
For Hillstream Loach:
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