Can Neon Tetra Live With Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk)?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Neon Tetra needs 6.0–7.0, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Neon Tetra | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–79°F | 75–81°F | 75–81°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5–7 | 8.1–8.4 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1.6" | 2.4" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 11 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
beginnerpeaceful11+ gal
The Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) is a beginner freshwater species known for its blue, red, silver coloration. Iconic schooling fish. Mid.
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 Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
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