Can Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Live With Peacock Cichlid?
❌Not Compatible
Cannot coexist — Skunk Cleaner Shrimp is saltwater, Peacock Cichlid is freshwater.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Skunk Cleaner Shrimp | Peacock Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 76–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 7.8–8.6 | 8.1–8.4 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3" | 6" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 55 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
Skunk cleaner shrimp are one of the most useful invertebrates in reef tanks. They operate a 'cleaning station' where fish line up to have parasites, dead skin, and debris removed from their bodies and gills. This natural cleaning service helps keep fish healthy and disease-free. They are also strikingly beautiful with their red-and-white striped body and long white antennae.
Full care guide →Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara spp.
intermediatesemi-aggressive55+ gal
The Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara spp.) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 6 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Skunk Cleaner Shrimp:
For Peacock Cichlid:
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