Can Mystery Snail Live With Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk)?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Mystery Snail needs 7.0–8.0, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Mystery Snail | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 64–82°F | 75–81°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7–8 | 8.1–8.4 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2" | 2.4" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Mystery Snail
Pomacea bridgesii
beginnerpeaceful5+ gal
The Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) is a beginner freshwater species known for its gold, blue, purple, ivory, black (varies) coloration. Many color varieties. All surfaces.
Full care guide →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 →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Mystery Snail:
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
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