Can a Flame Hawkfish Live With a Skunk Cleaner Shrimp?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 54/100.
Why
- Known conflict: Flame hawkfish (Neocirrhites) eat small ornamental shrimp and crabs
It can work if…
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
Both species at a glance
Flame Hawkfish
Neocirrhites armatus
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 30 gallons
- Reef safe:
- caution
- Diet:
- carnivore
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 20 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore