Can Black King Kong Shrimp live with Emerald Dwarf Rasbora?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping pH: Black King Kong Shrimp wants 5.8–6.6 but Emerald Dwarf Rasbora wants 7–8.
- Adult Black King Kong Shrimp are safe with Emerald Dwarf Rasbora, but it will take newly hatched shrimplets. Give the colony a thick mat of moss and let it reach 30-50 adults before adding fish, and it will still grow — just slower.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5–5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Black King Kong Shrimp | Emerald Dwarf Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 68–77°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.6 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–5 dGH | 5–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 0.9" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
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