Can Black Skirt Tetra live with Snowball Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Black Skirt Tetra will eat adult Snowball Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
Side-by-side
| Black Skirt Tetra | Snowball Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–82°F | 65–78°F |
| pH | 5.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–15 dGH | 4–14 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 1" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Black Skirt Tetra (to keep Snowball Shrimp):
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummy Nose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummynose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Snowball Shrimp (to keep Black Skirt Tetra):
- 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
Where to buy
- Black Skirt Tetra: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Snowball 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 Snowball Shrimp