Can Blue Lobster Crayfish live with Crystal Red Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Blue Lobster Crayfish will hunt and eat Crystal Red Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.8.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5–6 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Blue Lobster Crayfish | Crystal Red Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82°F | 68–76°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 3–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 5" | 1" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Blue Lobster Crayfish (to keep Crystal Red Shrimp):
- Bristlenose Pleco — 5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Tiger Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Crystal Red Shrimp (to keep Blue Lobster 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
Where to buy
- Blue Lobster Crayfish: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Crystal Red 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 Blue Lobster Crayfish · …with Crystal Red Shrimp