{"product_id":"scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater","title":"Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (\u003cem\u003eLysmata amboinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most popular and beneficial invertebrates in the saltwater hobby. Known for setting up \"cleaning stations\" where it picks parasites, dead tissue, and debris off willing fish, this shrimp is both a stunning display animal and a hardworking member of your cleanup crew. Care level is beginner-friendly, and its peaceful temperament makes it an excellent addition to reef and fish-only systems alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more invertebrates? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInvertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/saltwater-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaltwater Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH\/Salinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e sg 1.023–1.025, dKH 8–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — picks parasites and dead skin from fish, also eats frozen mysis, brine shrimp, flake food, and meaty scraps\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful — safe with fish, corals, and other invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — extremely sensitive to copper-based medications. Never use copper treatments in a tank with cleaner shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLysmata amboinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific, Sri Lanka, Red Sea\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp are peaceful and reef safe. They coexist well with most community saltwater fish and will actively clean willing tank mates. Keep in pairs or singly — they are simultaneous hermaphrodites and will readily pair up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clownfish, tangs, angels, gobies, blennies, wrasses, corals, and other peaceful invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawkfish, lionfish, large predatory wrasses, triggers, and aggressive crabs that may prey on shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my fish eat the cleaner shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost reef-safe community fish will not harm cleaner shrimp. Avoid housing them with hawkfish, lionfish, triggers, or large predatory species that may see the shrimp as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use copper medications with cleaner shrimp in my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Cleaner shrimp are extremely sensitive to copper. If you need to treat fish with copper-based medication, move the fish to a separate quarantine tank for treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cleaner shrimp can I keep together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can keep them singly or in pairs. In larger tanks (75+ gallons), multiple cleaner shrimp can coexist peacefully. They are simultaneous hermaphrodites, so any two individuals can form a breeding pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does my cleaner shrimp keep molting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMolting is normal and healthy — it’s how shrimp grow. Ensure proper iodine supplementation and stable water parameters to support healthy molts. Leave the molt in the tank; the shrimp will often eat it to reclaim minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48843960385755,"sku":"ISHCL300AA-4","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48843960418523,"sku":"ISHCL300AA-6","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48843960451291,"sku":"ISHCL300AA-7","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":48843960484059,"sku":"SW4-SW0359","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/scaletcleaner.png?v=1777986647","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}