Can Angelfish live with Pinto Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Angelfish will eat adult Pinto Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping temperature: Angelfish wants 78–84°F but Pinto Shrimp wants 68–74°F.
Side-by-side
| Angelfish | Pinto Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 78–84°F | 68–74°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–12 dGH | 3–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Angelfish (to keep Pinto Shrimp):
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Harlequin Rasbora — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Aquarium Co-Op
Instead of Pinto Shrimp (to keep Angelfish):
- Amano Shrimp — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Angelfish: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Pinto Shrimp: 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 Angelfish · …with Pinto Shrimp