Can Blue Bolt Shrimp live with Marbled Crayfish?
Not recommended
Why
- Marbled Crayfish will hunt and eat Blue Bolt Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.6.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Blue Bolt Shrimp | Marbled Crayfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 64–77°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.6 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–5 dGH | 5–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Blue Bolt Shrimp (to keep Marbled Crayfish):
- Pom Pom Crab — 1", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Assassin Snail — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Marbled Crayfish (to keep Blue Bolt Shrimp):
- Blue Bolt 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
- Bronze Cory — 2.75", 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
- Marbled Crayfish: 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 Marbled Crayfish