Can German Blue Ram live with Tiger Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- German Blue Ram will eat adult Tiger Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping temperature: German Blue Ram wants 78–85°F but Tiger Shrimp wants 68–77°F.
Side-by-side
| German Blue Ram | Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 78–85°F | 68–77°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 6.2–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 3–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of German Blue Ram (to keep Tiger 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 Tiger Shrimp (to keep German Blue Ram):
- 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
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", 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
- Tiger 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 Tiger Shrimp