Can a Newton's Wrasse Live With a Skunk Cleaner Shrimp?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 51/100.
Why
- Known conflict: Thalassoma wrasses eat ornamental shrimp and small motile inverts
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
Newton's Wrasse
Thalassoma newtoni
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- 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