The Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp acts like the medic of any saltwater aquarium. In fact, this active cleaner will set up shop on live rock or coral outcroppings and wait for fish to come and be cleaned of ectoparasites or dead tissue.Many fish value its services so highly that they even allow the Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp to clean inside of their mouths without harming the shrimp. No matter how your fish use the Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp's services, it is easy to see why this peaceful creature is so popular amongst home aquarists. The Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp is also known as the Red Skunk Cleaner Shrimp because of the distinct pair of bright red stripes that outline the single white stripe running down its back. The Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp is often found in groups amongst live rock or coral. In the home aquarium, the Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp requires similar habitats and peaceful tankmates. Some fish, such as Hawkfish and Lionfish or predatory shrimp or crabs may see this member of the Hippolytidae family as food. Like other invertebrates, the Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp is intolerant of copper-based medications, high nitrate levels, and fluctuating water parameters. It also requires the drip-acclimation process when first introduced to your system. Also, proper iodine supplementation is necessary to promote molting and growth. To supplement their diet, feed Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp freeze dried, frozen, and flake foods.The Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp or is also called the Indo-Pacific White-Banded Cleaner Shrimp, Indo-Pacific White-Striped Cleaner Shrimp, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp or the Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp. Livestock ShippingPLEASE NOTE, if Delivery is Required: 'LIVESTOCK SHIPPING - APC' MUST BE SELECTED AT THE CHECKOUT. Multiple Livestock items can be shipped with the same delivery and at a single delivery charge.We dispatch livestock weekly with APC Livestock Insured Service which are delivered the next day generally between 9am – 1pm. Our dispatch days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Once we have received your order, we will contact you to arrange which day will be best for you.Please Note: In the rare case of DOA (dead on arrival) or livestock arriving in an unhealthy condition, we need to be made aware as soon as possible, and within 1 hour of delivery, with images of the condition of the animal. Failure to notify us in time will void the DOA Insurance Policy with APC.Please Note: Although every effort is made to keep our stock levels up to date, we also sell the livestock instore so some update delays may occur. For up-to-date stock, please call us on: 0151 558 1110.
