Can Brazos Dwarf Crayfish live with Tiger Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Brazos Dwarf 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 Tiger Shrimp colony will not hold its numbers.
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish will eat Tiger Shrimp shrimplets. The colony still grows if there is moss or another dense hiding place for the babies.
Sweet spot: both do well at 68–75°F and pH 6.5–7.2 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Brazos Dwarf Crayfish | Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–75°F | 68–77°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6.2–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–15 dGH | 3–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 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.
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