Can Molly live with Blue Tiger Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Molly will eat adult Blue Tiger Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7–7.2.
- No overlapping water hardness: Molly wants 12–30 dGH but Blue Tiger Shrimp wants 3–8 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Molly | Blue Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 7–8.5 | 5.8–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 12–30 dGH | 3–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 4" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Molly (to keep Blue Tiger Shrimp):
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Blue Tiger Shrimp (to keep Molly):
- 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
- Molly: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Tiger 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 Molly · …with Blue Tiger Shrimp