Stocky Cerith Cerithium spp.

Kuekenthal’s Cleaner Shrimp, also known as the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, is a species of shrimp that belongs to the family Hippolytidae. They are popular in the aquarium trade for their bright colors and their ability to clean parasites and dead tissue off of fish. They are native to the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, and can be found in a variety of habitats such as coral reefs and rocky areas. They Shrimp have a distinctive appearance with their white body and two wide, bold, red bands that run down their back. They also have long white antennae and pincers that are used for cleaning. They are peaceful and social creatures that can be kept in groups in a home aquarium, and they are generally hardy and easy to care for. In the wild, Kuekenthal’s Cleaner Shrimp have a symbiotic relationship with larger fish, such as groupers and wrasses, who allow the shrimp to clean them in exchange for protection. In captivity, they can be fed a variety of foods, including small pieces of shrimp, fish, and pellets. Overall, Kuekenthal’s Cleaner Shrimp are a popular and beneficial addition to a reef or marine aquarium.