Can Discus live with White Glove Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Discus will eat adult White Glove Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 82°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 8 dGH.
- No overlapping pH: Discus wants 5.5–7 but White Glove Shrimp wants 7.8–8.5.
Side-by-side
| Discus | White Glove Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7.8–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 8" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Discus (to keep White Glove 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
- Harlequin Rasbora — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of White Glove 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
- White Glove 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 White Glove Shrimp