Can Bamboo / Wood Shrimp live with Marbled Crayfish?
Not recommended
Why
- Marbled Crayfish will hunt and eat Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
Side-by-side
| Bamboo / Wood Shrimp | Marbled Crayfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 64–77°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 5–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 3.5" | 5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Bamboo / Wood Shrimp (to keep Marbled Crayfish):
- Panther Crab — 3", predatory buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Lobster Crayfish — 5", aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Electric Blue Crayfish — 5", aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Marbled Crayfish (to keep Bamboo / Wood Shrimp):
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- 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
Where to buy
- Bamboo / Wood 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 Bamboo / Wood Shrimp · …with Marbled Crayfish