Convict Tang

Convict Tang

Acanthurus triostegus
⚠ Use Caution
Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp

Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp

Lysmata amboinensis

Can Convict Tang Live With Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp?

Convict Tang and Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (8" and 3").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Convict Tang (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 85 gallons

ParameterConvict TangScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size8"3"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelAllAll
Min Tank75 gal20 gal

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