Skunk Cleaner shrimp are one of the most useful crustaceans that aid in cleaning fish of parasites. Even before we saw Jacques in Finding Nemo, cleaner shrimp had already become one of the most popular invertebrates in our aquariums.
Unlike cleaner wrasses, Skunk Cleaner shrimp do not depend on fish to survive. They are scavengers and therefore, will pick up leftover food as well as clean fish. The most common skunk cleaner isLysmata amboinensis.but theremany different species ofLysmata虾,包括加勒比地区的几乎相同的物种,L. grabhami, which is very rare in the aquarium hobby.
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp在他的海湾周围创造了清洁车站,等待鱼。一旦鱼知道有一个清洁站可用,他们将不断地涌向虾被清洁寄生虫和死去的鳞片。如果你的手闻到鱼类食物,他们甚至会清洁你。
Its scientific name isLysmata amboinensis.and they are found in the Red Sea and Indo- Pacific Ocean. They begin life as male and turn female after several molts.
The Skunk Cleaner Shrimp should be housed in an aquarium of at least twenty gallons (75 liters). Their tankmates should be invertebrate friendly fish; Hawkfish, Wrasses, Triggerfish, and Pufferfish would find these an easy snack.
If they need extra food to supplement their leftovers, the same food you feed your fish will be just fine. Although, you rarely need to add extra food to your tank for the shrimp.
The usual range of reef tank temperatures (72F or 22C) will suit them perfectly.The skunk cleaner shrimp can be considered a beginner invertebrate. It is easy to care for, does not require special care, and can live in aquariums for many years.
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp在您的坦克以及有目的的坦克中增加了一点个性。他们是一个有吸引力的无脊椎动物,不介意在透明景区。