Can Discus live with Green Jade Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Discus will eat adult Green Jade Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping temperature: Discus wants 82–88°F but Green Jade Shrimp wants 65–78°F.
Side-by-side
| Discus | Green Jade Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 65–78°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 4–14 dGH |
| Adult size | 8" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Discus (to keep Green Jade Shrimp):
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummy Nose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummynose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Green Jade 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
Where to buy
- Discus: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Green Jade 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 Discus · …with Green Jade Shrimp