Can a Marble/Hortulanus Wrasse Live With a Skunk Cleaner Shrimp?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 55/100.
Why
- Tank poor (90gal for 125.0gal min)
- Known conflict: Many Halichoeres wrasses pick at small ornamental shrimp and snails
It can work if…
- Upgrade to a larger tank — this species needs more volume
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
Both species at a glance
Marble/Hortulanus Wrasse
Halichoeres hortulanus
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 125 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 20 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore