Can Siamese Algae Eater live with Red Shadow Panda Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Siamese Algae Eater will eat adult Red Shadow Panda Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping temperature: Siamese Algae Eater wants 75–79°F but Red Shadow Panda Shrimp wants 62–72°F.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.8.
- No overlapping water hardness: Siamese Algae Eater wants 5–12 dGH but Red Shadow Panda Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Siamese Algae Eater | Red Shadow Panda Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–79°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 6.5–7 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–12 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Siamese Algae Eater (to keep Red Shadow Panda Shrimp):
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Red Shadow Panda Shrimp (to keep Siamese Algae Eater):
- Flower Shrimp — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Amano Shrimp — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Siamese Algae Eater: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Red Shadow Panda Shrimp: 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 Siamese Algae Eater · …with Red Shadow Panda Shrimp