Can Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) Live With Zebra Danio?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4, Zebra Danio needs 6.5–7.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Zebra Danio | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 64–75°F | 75–77°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 6–8 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2.4" | 2" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 11 gal | 20 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 →Zebra Danio
Danio rerio
beginnerpeaceful11+ gal
The Zebra Danio (Danio rerio) is a beginner freshwater species known for its silver-blue, gold stripes coloration. Very hardy. Top to Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
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