Can Japanese Trapdoor Snail live with Super Crystal Red Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping water hardness: Japanese Trapdoor Snail wants 6–18 dGH but Super Crystal Red Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.8.
Sweet spot: both do well at 62–72°F and pH 6.5–6.8 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Japanese Trapdoor Snail | Super Crystal Red Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60–82°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–18 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 1.2" |
| 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.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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