Can Blue Velvet Shrimp live with Banded Kuhli Loach?
Light caution
Why
- Banded Kuhli Loach leaves adult Blue Velvet Shrimp alone but eats the babies — the colony survives with plenty of cover.
Sweet spot: both do well at 73–78°F and pH 6.5–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Blue Velvet Shrimp | Banded Kuhli Loach | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–78°F | 73–86°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–14 dGH | 3–10 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 4" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 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.
Where to buy
- Blue Velvet Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Banded Kuhli Loach: 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 Velvet Shrimp · …with Banded Kuhli Loach