Can Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Live With Sparkling Gourami?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4, Sparkling Gourami needs 6.0–7.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Skunk Cleaner Shrimp | Sparkling Gourami | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 76–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 6–7.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3" | 1.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Micro-carnivore | — |
| 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 →Sparkling Gourami
Trichopsis pumila
intermediatepeaceful10+ gal
The Sparkling Gourami (Trichopsis pumila) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 1.5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 10 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Skunk Cleaner Shrimp:
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