Can Black King Kong Shrimp live with Lambchop Rasbora?
Caution — with care
Why
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 73–74°F.
- Lambchop Rasbora leaves adult Black King Kong Shrimp alone but eats the babies — the colony survives with plenty of cover.
Sweet spot: both do well at 73–74°F and pH 5.8–6.6 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Black King Kong Shrimp | Lambchop Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.6 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–5 dGH | 2–10 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 1.25" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater → Chewy
Where to buy
- Black King Kong Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Lambchop Rasbora: 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 Lambchop Rasbora