Can Crystal Red Shrimp live with Discus?
Not recommended
Why
- Discus will eat adult Crystal Red Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping temperature: Crystal Red Shrimp wants 68–76°F but Discus wants 82–88°F.
Side-by-side
| Crystal Red Shrimp | Discus | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–76°F | 82–88°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–6 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 55 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Crystal Red Shrimp (to keep Discus):
- 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
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Discus (to keep Crystal Red Shrimp):
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Crystal Red Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Discus: 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 Crystal Red Shrimp · …with Discus