Can Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) Live With Rabbit Snail (Elephant Snail)?
❌Not Compatible
Cannot coexist — Skunk Cleaner Shrimp is saltwater, Rabbit Snail is freshwater.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Rabbit Snail (Elephant Snail) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 77–86°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 7.5–8.5 | 8.1–8.4 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2.4" | 4.7" | 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 →Rabbit Snail (Elephant Snail)
Tylomelania spp.
intermediatepeaceful11+ gal
The Rabbit Snail (Elephant Snail) (Tylomelania spp.) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its black-brown shell, orange-yellow body coloration. Long snout. Bottom to Surfaces.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
For Rabbit Snail (Elephant Snail):
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