Can Electric Blue Crayfish live with Super Crystal Red Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Electric Blue Crayfish will hunt and eat Super Crystal Red Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.8.
- No overlapping water hardness: Electric Blue Crayfish wants 5–15 dGH but Super Crystal Red Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Electric Blue Crayfish | Super Crystal Red Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–77°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–15 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 5" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Electric Blue Crayfish (to keep Super Crystal Red Shrimp):
- Oolong Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Red Shadow Panda Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Shadow Panda Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Super Crystal Red 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
- 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 Electric Blue Crayfish · …with Super Crystal Red Shrimp