Can Royal Gramma Live With Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk)?
Royal Gramma and Skunk Cleaner Shrimp are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–80°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Royal Gramma | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–79°F | 75–81°F | 75–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 8.1–8.4 | 8.1–8.4 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3.1" | 2.4" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Royal Gramma + Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk)
To keep Royal Gramma and Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Royal Gramma
Gramma loreto
The Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) is a beginner saltwater species known for its purple (front), yellow (rear) coloration. Purple/yellow bicolor. Bottom to Mid.
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Lysmata amboinensis
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.
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