Shipping is $42.79. Fish orders over $599 and coral orders over $399 ship free. Fish and coral ship in separate boxes, and we confirm your delivery day with you before anything ships.
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Description
Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Care level
Beginner
Temperament
Peaceful
Reef safe
Yes
Typical for this species. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with a Hardworking, Stunning Symbiont
Looking for nature's most rewarding reef relationship? The Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) is one of the most recognizable and sought-after invertebrates in the saltwater aquarium hobby — and for good reason. Dressed in bold red and white racing stripes with long, dramatic white antennae, this species is as visually striking as it is functional. Whether perched on a rock or actively waving its antennae to signal a "cleaning station," it commands attention in any reef tank.
Reaching up to 2 inches in length, this species is reef safe, hardy, and surprisingly interactive — many aquarists are delighted to find their cleaner shrimp approaching their hand during maintenance, going to work removing debris and dead tissue. It's a peaceful, fascinating addition that serves a genuine biological purpose in your marine aquarium, actively cleaning parasites and detritus from other tank inhabitants. Few invertebrates offer this level of utility and personality combined.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
Common Name: Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Current Size: Approximately 1–2 inches
Care Level: Easy — ideal for beginners and experienced aquarists alike
Temperament: Peaceful; may establish a cleaning station on live rock
Diet: Omnivore; accepts pellets, frozen mysis, brine, and scavenges detritus and parasites
Reef Safe: Yes — excellent reef tank companion
Water Conditions: 72–78°F | pH 8.1–8.4 | Salinity 1.023–1.025 | Low copper; sensitive to sudden parameter shifts and copper-based medications
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL Boutique?
Every Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility — confirmed feeding and acclimated to stable parameters before it ever ships to your door. When you buy cleaner shrimp online, trust that you're getting a healthy, thriving specimen ready to settle into your home aquarium from day one.
Fish Health
Our fish are selected with appearance, behavior, and feeding response in mind before being listed. We aim to offer healthy, alert specimens for established saltwater systems.
Compatibility
Please confirm this fish is compatible with your tank size, current livestock, temperament needs, and reef goals before ordering. If you are unsure, contact us before checkout and we’ll help you choose responsibly.
Shipping & Pickup
Livestock ships Monday through Wednesday. We confirm a delivery day with you before your order goes out, and we will hold it if the weather is bad or an animal needs more time in quarantine.
Fish orders over $599 qualify for free shipping. Coral orders over $399 qualify for free shipping. Free same-day Miami pickup is available at 46 NW 36th St and is usually ready in 1–2 hours.
Live Arrival Guarantee
Eligible livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Photograph the animal in its sealed bag before you open anything, then email that photo with your order number within two hours of delivery. Our team reviews every claim and gets you an answer within one business day. Failed delivery attempts, refused packages, or missed delivery windows may void coverage.
Acclimation
Acclimate fish carefully and introduce them into a stable, established saltwater aquarium. Match temperature and salinity slowly, keep lights low during introduction, and monitor behavior closely after release.
Photography
We photograph our fish in house to show their coloration and patterning as clearly as we can. Colors can look different under your own lights.
When a fish in our WYSIWYG collection has one in stock, the photo is the exact fish you receive. Other fish listings use a representative photo of the species and the quality you can expect. Every fish is carefully selected for health, coloration, and temperament before shipping.
SELECTED FOR ESTABLISHED SYSTEMS
Healthy Fish Start With Careful Selection.
Every fish is selected with color, behavior, and compatibility in mind. We focus on livestock that makes sense for real reef systems, not just impulse purchases.
If you have questions about temperament, tank size, or reef compatibility, contact us before ordering.
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How ordering and shipping work
Ship days, free shipping, the Live Arrival Guarantee and shipping protection in just over a minute.
Scheduled Shipping
Fish ship Monday through Wednesday only to avoid weekend delays.
Simple Claim Window
Sealed bag photo, emailed within 2 hours of delivery. Natural or white light.
Free Miami Pickup
Pick up locally from our NW 36th St showroom.
INTRODUCTION MATTERS
Give New Fish a Stable Start.
Successful fish introductions depend on stable water parameters, proper acclimation, compatible tankmates, and low-stress handling. Take your time, keep lights low, and observe behavior closely after release.
