Can Blue Bolt Shrimp live with Bolivian Ram?
Not recommended
Why
- Bolivian Ram will eat adult Blue Bolt Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping water hardness: Blue Bolt Shrimp wants 2–5 dGH but Bolivian Ram wants 6–15 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Blue Bolt Shrimp | Bolivian Ram | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.6 | 6–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–5 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 3.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Blue Bolt Shrimp (to keep Bolivian Ram):
- 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 Bolivian Ram (to keep Blue Bolt Shrimp):
- Bronze Cory — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Emerald Cory (Brochis) — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Panda Cory — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Blue Bolt Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Bolivian Ram: 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 Blue Bolt Shrimp · …with Bolivian Ram