Can German Blue Ram live with Carbon Rili Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- German Blue Ram will eat adult Carbon Rili Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping temperature: German Blue Ram wants 78–85°F but Carbon Rili Shrimp wants 65–75°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
Side-by-side
| German Blue Ram | Carbon Rili Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 78–85°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of German Blue Ram (to keep Carbon Rili Shrimp):
- Pitbull Pleco — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Clown Pleco — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Candy Striped Pleco — 4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Carbon Rili Shrimp (to keep German Blue Ram):
- Flower Shrimp — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Amano Shrimp — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- German Blue Ram: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Carbon Rili 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 German Blue Ram · …with Carbon Rili Shrimp