Family
Common name: Cleaner Shrimp
Scientific name: Hippolytidae
The Hippolytidae family, commonly known as Cleaner Shrimp, includes species like Lysmata amboinensis and Lysmata debelius. These shrimp are renowned for their symbiotic relationship with fish, providing a cleaning service by removing parasites and dead tissue. They are a popular choice in reef aquariums for their beneficial behaviors and striking colors. Cleaner Shrimp are generally hardy and can adapt to a range of conditions, but they do best in well-established tanks with plenty of hiding places and a stable environment.
- Common name: Skunk Cleaner ShrimpScientific name: Lysmata amboinensis
- Common name: Anker's Pistol ShrimpScientific name: Lysmata ankeri
- Common name: Peppermint ShrimpScientific name: Lysmata bahia
- Common name: Peppermint ShrimpScientific name: Lysmata boggessi
- Common name: lined shrimpScientific name: Lysmata californica
- Common name: scarlet cleaner shrimpScientific name: Lysmata debelius
- Common name: cleaner shrimpScientific name: Lysmata grabhami
- Common name: peppermint shrimpScientific name: Lysmata wurdemanni
- Common name: sugarcane shrimpScientific name: Parhippolyte uveae
- Common name: common marble shrimpScientific name: Saron marmoratus
- Common name: eyespot shrimpScientific name: Saron neglectus
- Common name: squat anemone shrimpScientific name: Thor amboinensis
- Common name: Banded Tozeuma ShrimpScientific name: Tozeuma armatum