Can Silver Dollar Fish Live With Skunk Cleaner Shrimp?
Incompatible pH. Silver Dollar Fish needs 5.5–7.5, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Silver Dollar Fish | Skunk Cleaner Shrimp | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7.5 | 8.1–8.4 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 6" | 3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 55 gal | 20 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Silver Dollar Fish
Metynnis hypsauchen
Silver dollars are large, disc-shaped, peaceful schooling fish related to piranhas — but entirely herbivorous. Their shimmering silver body catches light beautifully in motion. They are excellent dither fish for large cichlid tanks because their calm, open-water swimming behavior helps reduce cichlid aggression. Warning: they will eat every live plant in your tank.
Full care guide →Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
Skunk cleaner shrimp are one of the most useful invertebrates in reef tanks. They operate a 'cleaning station' where fish line up to have parasites, dead skin, and debris removed from their bodies and gills. This natural cleaning service helps keep fish healthy and disease-free. They are also strikingly beautiful with their red-and-white striped body and long white antennae.
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