Can Black Skirt Tetra live with Black Rose Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Black Skirt Tetra will eat adult Black Rose Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
Side-by-side
| Black Skirt Tetra | Black Rose Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–82°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 5.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–15 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Black Skirt Tetra (to keep Black Rose Shrimp):
- Cherry Barb — 2", 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
- Harlequin Rasbora — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Black Rose Shrimp (to keep Black Skirt Tetra):
- Flower Shrimp — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- 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
Where to buy
- Black Skirt Tetra: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Black Rose Shrimp: 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 Skirt Tetra · …with Black Rose Shrimp