Can Dwarf Emerald Rasbora live with Chocolate Shrimp?
Light caution
Why
- Adult Chocolate Shrimp are safe with Dwarf Emerald Rasbora, but it will take newly hatched shrimplets. Give the colony a thick mat of moss and let it reach 30-50 adults before adding fish, and it will still grow — just slower.
Sweet spot: both do well at 74–78°F and pH 7.5–8 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Dwarf Emerald Rasbora | Chocolate Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–78°F | 74–80°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–15 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 1" |
| 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.
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