Can Black King Kong Shrimp live with Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)?
Not recommended
Why
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) will eat adult Black King Kong Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping pH: Black King Kong Shrimp wants 5.8–6.6 but Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) wants 7–8.
- No overlapping water hardness: Black King Kong Shrimp wants 2–5 dGH but Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) wants 6–15 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Black King Kong Shrimp | Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 65–79°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.6 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–5 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 1.75" |
| 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 Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)):
- 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 Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) (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
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): 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 Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)