One of the signature invertebrates of this hobby, Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimps are adored by reefkeepers. With vibrant and distinctive colors, they are full of personalities, quickly becoming a dynamic inhabitant of a reef aquarium. As their name suggests, they set up "cleaning stations" and serve fish, including carnivores, big enough to be cleaned of their dead skin and ectoparasites off of their body. One common misconception to note is that they are also capable of treating ICH. In an aquarium with limited number of cleaning subjects, be sure to supplement their diet with occasional serving of other meaty foods to prevent overcleaning which will ultimately lead to irritating your fish or damaging their skin.

As the common trade name suggests, they have a white vertical stripe running down their red back. Be sure to provide them with an aquascape that will allow them to feel secure, such as caves or ledges. They are extremely sensitive to copper-based medications, high ammonia and nitrate levels. In order to encourage proper molting, addition of supplemental iodine is recommend. * This is a representative picture. Approximate purchase sizes will range from ¾’’ to 2’’.