Can Fiddler Crab live with Flower Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping water hardness: Fiddler Crab wants 15–25 dGH but Flower Shrimp wants 5–12 dGH.
- Fiddler Crab hunts shrimp, though Flower Shrimp is nearly its own size — losses should be rare with cover.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7.5–7.5.
Sweet spot: both do well at 72–79°F and pH 7.5–7.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Fiddler Crab | Flower Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 68–79°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 15–25 dGH | 5–12 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 15 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 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: GH remineraliser
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