Can Wild Betta Splendens live with Black King Kong Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Wild Betta Splendens will hunt and eat Black King Kong Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- No overlapping temperature: Wild Betta Splendens wants 75–86°F but Black King Kong Shrimp wants 68–74°F.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.6.
- No overlapping water hardness: Wild Betta Splendens wants 6–7.5 dGH but Black King Kong Shrimp wants 2–5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Wild Betta Splendens | Black King Kong Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86°F | 68–74°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 5.8–6.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–7.5 dGH | 2–5 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 1" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Wild Betta Splendens (to keep Black King Kong Shrimp):
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Black King Kong Shrimp (to keep Wild Betta Splendens):
- Batik Nerite Snail — 0.6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Japanese Assassin Snail variant — 1", predatory buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Red Racer Nerite — 0.8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Wild Betta Splendens: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Black King Kong 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 Betta Splendens · …with Black King Kong Shrimp