Can Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) Live With Pictus Catfish?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4, Pictus Catfish needs 6.5–7.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Pictus Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 72–77°F | 75–81°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 6.5–7.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2.4" | 4.7" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 40 gal | 55 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 →Pictus Catfish
Pimelodus pictus
intermediatepeaceful40+ gal
The Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, black spots coloration. Active. Mid to Bottom.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
For Pictus Catfish:
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