Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis)
Invertebrate in the family Hippolytidae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Scientific nameLysmata amboinensis
FamilyHippolytidae
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyReef Safe
TemperamentPeaceful
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
Diet and feeding
Omnivorous opportunistic feeder. Eats parasites, dead skin, and algae off fish in nature; supplements with high-quality pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and algae-based foods in captivity.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to the central Pacific, including Indonesia (where the species name "amboinensis" refers to Ambon Island).
Log Cleaner Shrimp in your reef tank
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