Can Blue Bolt Shrimp live with Red Racer Nerite?
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Why
- No overlapping pH: Blue Bolt Shrimp wants 5.8–6.6 but Red Racer Nerite wants 7–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Blue Bolt Shrimp wants 2–5 dGH but Red Racer Nerite wants 8–18 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Blue Bolt Shrimp | Red Racer Nerite | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 68–79°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.6 | 7–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–5 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 5 gallons.
How to make it work
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Blue Bolt Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Red Racer Nerite: 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 Red Racer Nerite