Can Black Kuhli Loach live with Red Nose Shrimp?
Light caution
Why
- Black Kuhli Loach is much larger than Red Nose Shrimp but is not a shrimp hunter — it may take a shrimplet or clean up a moult. Adults are safe with cover.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7–7.
Sweet spot: both do well at 73–82°F and pH 7–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Black Kuhli Loach | Red Nose Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–86°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–10 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 3" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 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: A larger tank
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