Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
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Last updated: November 17, 2025
Overview
Small, colorful shrimp with cleaning behavior.
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Family: Hippolytidae
Physical Characteristics
Maximum Size: 5.00 cm
Temperament: Peaceful
Care Level: Easy
Diet Type: Omnivore
Habitat Requirements
Water Type: Marine
Temperature Range: 24.0°C - 28.0°C
pH Range: 8.0 - 8.4
Water Hardness: 8 - 12 dGH
Minimum Tank Size: 30 liters
Care and Feeding
Diet Information:
Feeds on parasites and detritus.
Care Level:
Easy
Breeding
Breeding Difficulty: Easy
Buds by division.
Compatibility
Peaceful
Popular in reef tanks.