Can Mischling / Taiwan Bee live with Red Nose Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping pH: Mischling / Taiwan Bee wants 5.8–6.6 but Red Nose Shrimp wants 7–8.
- No overlapping water hardness: Mischling / Taiwan Bee wants 2–5 dGH but Red Nose Shrimp wants 6–15 dGH.
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 73–74°F.
Side-by-side
| Mischling / Taiwan Bee | Red Nose Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.6 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–5 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 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: GH remineraliser · An adjustable heater
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