White-Banded Cleaner Shrimp – Lysmata amboinensis

Lysmata amboinensis – White-Banded Cleaner Shrimp

The white-banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) is one of the most well-known and popular shrimp species in marine aquaristics. With its striking white band running across its red body, it is not only an optical highlight but also extremely useful. This shrimp species is known for its symbiotic relationship with other marine inhabitants, as it actively cleans fish and other animals of parasites, dead skin cells, and algae – a true "cleaning crew" in the aquarium!

Special Features:

• Color: Red with a characteristic white band across the body
• Size: Up to 4–5 cm
• Behavior: Peaceful, ideal for community aquariums with other peaceful inhabitants
• Area of Use: Perfect for reef aquariums, as it also helps clean fish
• Benefits: Supports fish health by cleaning parasites and algae