Can Black King Kong Shrimp live with Cajun Dwarf Crayfish?
Not recommended
Why
- Cajun Dwarf Crayfish will eat adult Black King Kong Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.6.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Black King Kong Shrimp | Cajun Dwarf Crayfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.6 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–5 dGH | 5–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Black King Kong Shrimp (to keep Cajun Dwarf Crayfish):
- 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 Cajun Dwarf Crayfish (to keep Black King Kong Shrimp):
- Black King Kong Shrimp — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Mischling / Taiwan Bee — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Black King Kong Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cajun Dwarf Crayfish: 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 Cajun Dwarf Crayfish