Can Cardinal Tetra live with Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp?
Light caution
Why
- Adult Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp are safe with Cardinal Tetra, but it will take newly hatched shrimplets. Give the colony a thick mat of moss and let it reach 30-50 adults before adding fish, and it will still grow — just slower.
- Cardinal Tetra will eat Orange Eye Blue 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 73–75°F and pH 6–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Cardinal Tetra | Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–81°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 5–7 | 6–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–6 dGH | 3–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 15 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 15 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
- Cardinal Tetra: 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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