Can Black King Kong Shrimp live with Colombian Zebra Pleco?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Black King Kong Shrimp wants 68–74°F but Colombian Zebra Pleco wants 77–82°F.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.6.
- No overlapping water hardness: Black King Kong Shrimp wants 2–5 dGH but Colombian Zebra Pleco wants 6–7.5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Black King Kong Shrimp | Colombian Zebra Pleco | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 77–82°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.6 | 6.5–7.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–5 dGH | 6–7.5 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 3.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 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.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater → Chewy GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Black King Kong Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Colombian Zebra Pleco: 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 Colombian Zebra Pleco