Can Blue Velvet Shrimp live with Electric Blue Crayfish?
Not recommended
Why
- Electric Blue Crayfish hunts shrimp and is 5.0× the length of Blue Velvet Shrimp — it will eat them.
- Electric Blue Crayfish is one of the animals to keep away from a breeding shrimp colony — either it hunts them, or it out-competes and harasses them until the colony stops replacing itself. A Blue Velvet Shrimp colony will not hold its numbers.
Side-by-side
| Blue Velvet Shrimp | Electric Blue Crayfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–78°F | 65–77°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–14 dGH | 5–15 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 Velvet Shrimp (to keep Electric Blue Crayfish):
- Amano Shrimp — 2", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — 3.5", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Electric Blue Crayfish (to keep Blue Velvet Shrimp):
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful
- Cajun Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) — 1.75", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Blue Velvet Shrimp: buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm 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.
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