Can Discus live with Flower Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Discus wants 82–88°F but Flower Shrimp wants 68–79°F.
- Discus eats dwarf shrimp, but Flower Shrimp grows to 2.5" — big enough to be safe with dense cover.
Side-by-side
| Discus | Flower Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 68–79°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 5–12 dGH |
| Adult size | 8" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
How to make it work
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater → Chewy GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Discus: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Flower 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 Flower Shrimp