Can Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) live with Vampire Shrimp?
Light caution
Why
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) eats dwarf shrimp, but Vampire Shrimp grows to 6" — big enough to be safe with dense cover.
Sweet spot: both do well at 76–82°F and pH 6.5–7.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) | Vampire Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–82°F | 75–84°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–12 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 6" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 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.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish): buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Vampire 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 Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) · …with Vampire Shrimp