Can Electric Blue Crayfish live with White Glove Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Electric Blue Crayfish will hunt and eat White Glove Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 76–77°F.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7.8–8.
Side-by-side
| Electric Blue Crayfish | White Glove Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–77°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 7.8–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–15 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 5" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Electric Blue Crayfish (to keep White Glove Shrimp):
- Giant Sulawesi Snail — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Rabbit Snail — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Colombian Ramshorn — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of White Glove Shrimp (to keep Electric Blue Crayfish):
- Pom Pom Crab — 1", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cajun Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Electric Blue Crayfish: 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 Electric Blue Crayfish · …with White Glove Shrimp