Can Siamese Algae Eater live with White Glove Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Siamese Algae Eater will eat adult White Glove Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping pH: Siamese Algae Eater wants 6.5–7 but White Glove Shrimp wants 7.8–8.5.
Side-by-side
| Siamese Algae Eater | White Glove Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–79°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7 | 7.8–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–12 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Siamese Algae Eater (to keep White Glove Shrimp):
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Pygmy Cory — 1", 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 White Glove 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
- White Glove 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 White Glove Shrimp