Can Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) Live With Synodontis Catfish (Upside-Down)?
❌Not Compatible
Cannot coexist — Skunk Cleaner Shrimp is saltwater, Synodontis Catfish is freshwater.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Synodontis Catfish (Upside-Down) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 72–79°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 6–7.5 | 8.1–8.4 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2.4" | 3.9" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 20 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| 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 →Synodontis Catfish (Upside-Down)
Synodontis nigriventris
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Synodontis Catfish (Upside-Down) (Synodontis nigriventris) is a beginner freshwater species known for its brown, dark mottled coloration. Swims upside down. Underside of surfaces.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
For Synodontis Catfish (Upside-Down):
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