Can Nerite Snail (Zebra) Live With Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk)?
❌Not Compatible
Cannot coexist — Nerite Snail is freshwater, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp is saltwater.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Nerite Snail (Zebra) | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 75–81°F | 75–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7–8 | 8.1–8.4 | 8.1–8.4 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1" | 2.4" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Nerite Snail (Zebra)
Neritina natalensis
beginnerpeaceful5+ gal
The Nerite Snail (Zebra) (Neritina natalensis) is a beginner freshwater species known for its black, yellow-gold zigzag stripes coloration. Best algae eating snail. 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 Nerite Snail (Zebra):
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
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