Can Wild Betta Splendens live with Painted Fire Red Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Wild Betta Splendens will hunt and eat Painted Fire Red Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 75°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–7.5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Wild Betta Splendens | Painted Fire Red Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–7.5 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Wild Betta Splendens (to keep Painted Fire Red 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 Painted Fire Red Shrimp (to keep Wild Betta Splendens):
- Blue Mystery Snail — 1.8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Gold Mystery Snail — 1.8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Batik Nerite Snail — 0.6", 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
- Painted Fire 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 Betta Splendens · …with Painted Fire Red Shrimp