Cleaner

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Cleaner Shrimp

Scientific Name Lysmata Amboinensis

Max. Size: 2"

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Aggression: None

Hardiness: Very

Reef-Safe: Yes

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 Cleaner Shrimp
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Cleaner Shrimp

Physical Description

 Mated pair.
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Mated pair.

Distribution

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  • Genus: Lysmata
  • Species: L. amboinensis

Behavior

The shrimp will set up "cleaning stations" to clean fish of parasites. These shrimp are also known to clean peoples hands when maintaining the tank.

Feeding

These shrimp will actively cunsume parasites from fish and will also happily accept brine, mysis, or other meaty foods.

Breeding

 Female with eggs.
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Female with eggs.

Social Structure

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