Can Blue Lobster Crayfish live with Cardinal Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Blue Lobster Crayfish will hunt and eat Cardinal Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
Side-by-side
| Blue Lobster Crayfish | Cardinal Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82°F | 79–84°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 5" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Blue Lobster Crayfish (to keep Cardinal Shrimp):
- Giant Sulawesi Snail — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Rabbit Snail — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Ghost Shrimp — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Cardinal Shrimp (to keep Blue Lobster Crayfish):
- Pom Pom Crab — 1", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Assassin Snail — 1", 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
- Cardinal 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 Cardinal Shrimp