Can Blue Velvet Shrimp live with Marbled Crayfish?
Not recommended
Why
- Marbled Crayfish will hunt and eat Blue Velvet Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
Side-by-side
| Blue Velvet Shrimp | Marbled Crayfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–78°F | 64–77°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–14 dGH | 5–20 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 Marbled 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
Instead of Marbled Crayfish (to keep Blue Velvet Shrimp):
- Bristlenose Pleco — 5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose) — 4.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Candy Striped Pleco — 4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Blue Velvet Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Marbled Crayfish: 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 Marbled Crayfish