Can Swordtail Live With Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk)?
❌Not Compatible
Cannot coexist — Swordtail is freshwater, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp is saltwater.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Swordtail | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–82°F | 75–81°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7–8 | 8.1–8.4 | 8.1–8.4 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 5.5" | 2.4" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Swordtail
Xiphophorus hellerii
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) is a beginner freshwater species known for its red-orange, green coloration. Males have elongated sword-like tail. Mid to Top.
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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