Can Discus live with Flower Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Discus is 3.2× the length of Flower Shrimp and big enough to swallow one. Some keepers get away with it in a heavily planted tank; it is a real risk.
- No overlapping temperature: Discus wants 82–88°F but Flower Shrimp wants 68–79°F.
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.
- Add only full-grown adults — never juveniles, which will be eaten.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: A larger tank · GH remineraliser · An adjustable heater
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