Can Marbled Crayfish live with Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Marbled Crayfish will hunt and eat Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- No overlapping temperature: Marbled Crayfish wants 64–77°F but Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp wants 79–86°F.
Side-by-side
| Marbled Crayfish | Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 64–77°F | 79–86°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 4–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 5" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Marbled Crayfish (to keep Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp):
- Ghost Shrimp — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Bladder Snail — 0.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp — 0.8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp (to keep Marbled Crayfish):
- Pom Pom Crab — 1", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Assassin Snail — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Marbled Crayfish: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cardinal Sulawesi 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 Marbled Crayfish · …with Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp