Can Blue Lobster Crayfish live with Vampire Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Blue Lobster Crayfish will hunt and eat Vampire Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
Side-by-side
| Blue Lobster Crayfish | Vampire Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82°F | 75–84°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 5" | 6" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Blue Lobster Crayfish (to keep Vampire Shrimp):
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cajun Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Vampire Shrimp (to keep Blue Lobster Crayfish):
- Blue Lobster Crayfish — 5", aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Electric Blue Crayfish — 5", aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Marbled Crayfish — 5", aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Blue Lobster Crayfish: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Vampire 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 Vampire Shrimp