Can Amano Shrimp live with Marbled Crayfish?
Not recommended
Why
- Marbled Crayfish will hunt and eat Amano Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
Side-by-side
| Amano Shrimp | Marbled Crayfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80°F | 64–77°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 5–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Amano Shrimp (to keep Marbled Crayfish):
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cajun Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Marbled Crayfish (to keep Amano Shrimp):
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cajun Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Amano Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Marbled Crayfish: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics 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.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Amano Shrimp · …with Marbled Crayfish