Can Discus live with Blue Tiger Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Discus will eat adult Blue Tiger Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping temperature: Discus wants 82–88°F but Blue Tiger Shrimp wants 65–75°F.
Side-by-side
| Discus | Blue Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 5.8–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 3–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 8" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Discus (to keep Blue Tiger 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
Instead of Blue Tiger Shrimp (to keep Discus):
- 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
- Discus: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Tiger 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 Blue Tiger Shrimp