Can Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) Live With Rubber Lip Pleco?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4, Rubber Lip Pleco needs 6.5–8.0.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Rubber Lip Pleco | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 72–79°F | 75–80°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 | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Herbivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
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 →Rubber Lip Pleco
Chaetostoma milesi
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Rubber Lip Pleco (Chaetostoma milesi) is a beginner freshwater species known for its gray-brown, mottled coloration. Stays relatively small. Bottom and Surfaces.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
For Rubber Lip Pleco:
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