Can Yellow Tang Live With Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk)?
✅Compatible
Yellow Tang and Skunk Cleaner Shrimp are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–82°F.
Conditions: Minimum 75 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Yellow Tang | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 75–81°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 8.1–8.4 | 8.1–8.4 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 7.9" | 2.4" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 79 gal | 20 gal | 75 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Yellow Tang + Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk)
To keep Yellow Tang and Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) together, you need at minimum a 75 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
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
intermediatesemi-aggressive79+ gal
The Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) is a intermediate saltwater species known for its bright yellow coloration. Iconic yellow reef 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
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