Can Amano Shrimp live with Discus?
Caution — with care
Why
- Discus is 4.0× the length of Amano Shrimp and big enough to swallow one. Some keepers get away with it in a heavily planted tank; it is a real risk.
- No overlapping temperature: Amano Shrimp wants 65–80°F but Discus wants 82–88°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Amano Shrimp | Discus | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80°F | 82–88°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 55 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
How to make it work
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
- Add only full-grown adults — never juveniles, which will be eaten.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: A larger tank · GH remineraliser · An adjustable heater
Where to buy
- Amano Shrimp: buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
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