Can Endler's Livebearer live with Shadow Panda Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Almost no shared temperature: Endler's Livebearer wants 72–82°F and Shadow Panda Shrimp wants 62–72°F, so only 72°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- No overlapping pH: Endler's Livebearer wants 7–8 but Shadow Panda Shrimp wants 5.8–6.8.
- No overlapping water hardness: Endler's Livebearer wants 10–20 dGH but Shadow Panda Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
- Endler's Livebearer will eat Shadow Panda Shrimp shrimplets. The colony still grows if there is moss or another dense hiding place for the babies.
Side-by-side
| Endler's Livebearer | Shadow Panda Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 10–20 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater · GH remineraliser
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