Can Black King Kong Shrimp live with Black Skirt Tetra?
Not recommended
Why
- Black Skirt Tetra will eat adult Black King Kong Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 3–5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Black King Kong Shrimp | Black Skirt Tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 70–82°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.6 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–5 dGH | 3–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Black King Kong Shrimp (to keep Black Skirt Tetra):
- Amano Shrimp — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Black Skirt Tetra (to keep Black King Kong Shrimp):
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Harlequin Rasbora — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Black King Kong Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Black Skirt Tetra: 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 Black King Kong Shrimp · …with Black Skirt Tetra