Can Wild Betta Splendens live with White Glove Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Wild Betta Splendens will hunt and eat White Glove Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- No overlapping pH: Wild Betta Splendens wants 6.5–7.6 but White Glove Shrimp wants 7.8–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Wild Betta Splendens wants 6–7.5 dGH but White Glove Shrimp wants 8–18 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Wild Betta Splendens | White Glove Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 7.8–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–7.5 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Wild Betta Splendens (to keep White Glove Shrimp):
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", 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
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of White Glove 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
- Blue Mystery Snail — 1.8", 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
- White Glove 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 White Glove Shrimp