Can Fancy Guppy (Female trio) live with Red Devil Vampire Crab?
Caution — with care
Why
- Red Devil Vampire Crab can grab Fancy Guppy (Female trio) while it sleeps — only fast mid/top-water fish are reasonably safe.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7.5–7.8.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–82°F and pH 7.5–7.8 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Fancy Guppy (Female trio) | Red Devil Vampire Crab | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6.8–7.8 | 7.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 8–20 dGH | 8–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.4" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Only combine with fast, mid/top-water fish and give the tankmates plenty of escape routes.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
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