Can Discus live with Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Discus will eat adult Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping pH: Discus wants 5.5–7 but Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp wants 7.5–8.5.
Side-by-side
| Discus | Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 79–86°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 4–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 8" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Discus (to keep Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp):
- False Rummy Nose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummynose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Red-Line Rasbora — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp (to keep Discus):
- 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
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Discus: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cardinal Sulawesi 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 Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp