Can Kribensis live with Super Crystal Red Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Kribensis will eat adult Super Crystal Red Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping temperature: Kribensis wants 75–82°F but Super Crystal Red Shrimp wants 62–72°F.
- No overlapping water hardness: Kribensis wants 5–19 dGH but Super Crystal Red Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Kribensis | Super Crystal Red Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 6–7.8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–19 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 3.5" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Kribensis (to keep Super Crystal Red Shrimp):
- Clown Pleco — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Colombian Zebra Pleco — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Gold Kuhli Loach — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Super Crystal Red Shrimp (to keep Kribensis):
- 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
- Kribensis: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Super Crystal Red 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 Kribensis · …with Super Crystal Red Shrimp