Can Green Jade Shrimp live with Sulawesi Snail?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Green Jade Shrimp wants 65–78°F but Sulawesi Snail wants 79–86°F.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7.5–7.8.
Side-by-side
| Green Jade Shrimp | Sulawesi Snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–78°F | 79–86°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–14 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 15 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: An adjustable heater → Chewy
Where to buy
- Green Jade Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Sulawesi Snail: 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 Green Jade Shrimp · …with Sulawesi Snail