Can Discus live with Super Crystal Red Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Discus will eat adult Super Crystal Red Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping temperature: Discus wants 82–88°F but Super Crystal Red Shrimp wants 62–72°F.
Side-by-side
| Discus | Super Crystal Red Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 0–4 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 Super Crystal Red Shrimp):
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Aquarium Co-Op
- 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
Instead of Super Crystal Red 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
- Super Crystal Red 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 Super Crystal Red Shrimp