Can Wild-Type Betta live with Wine Red Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Bettas vary individually — some ignore adult Wine Red Shrimp, others hunt them, and shrimplets are always eaten. Provide heavy cover.
- No overlapping temperature: Wild-Type Betta wants 76–82°F but Wine Red Shrimp wants 62–72°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 2–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Wild-Type Betta | Wine Red Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–82°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–12 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 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 → Chewy GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Wild-Type Betta: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Wine Red 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 Wild-Type Betta · …with Wine Red Shrimp