Can Crystal Red Shrimp live with German Blue Ram?
Not recommended
Why
- German Blue Ram will eat adult Crystal Red Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping temperature: Crystal Red Shrimp wants 68–76°F but German Blue Ram wants 78–85°F.
Side-by-side
| Crystal Red Shrimp | German Blue Ram | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–76°F | 78–85°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–6 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Crystal Red Shrimp (to keep German Blue Ram):
- 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 German Blue Ram (to keep Crystal Red Shrimp):
- Black Kuhli Loach — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Bronze Cory — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Emerald Cory (Brochis) — 3", 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
- German Blue Ram: 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 German Blue Ram