Can Angelfish live with Flower Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Angelfish is recorded as taking adult shrimp and is 2.4× the length of Flower Shrimp. Dense cover helps and some individuals ignore them, but expect losses.
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 78–79°F.
Sweet spot: both do well at 78–79°F and pH 6.5–7.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Angelfish | Flower Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 78–84°F | 68–79°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–12 dGH | 5–12 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 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.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater
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