Can Pagoda / Spiky Snail live with Pinto Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Pagoda / Spiky Snail wants 75–82°F but Pinto Shrimp wants 68–74°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6 dGH.
- No overlapping pH: Pagoda / Spiky Snail wants 7–8 but Pinto Shrimp wants 5.8–6.8.
Side-by-side
| Pagoda / Spiky Snail | Pinto Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 68–74°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 3–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 15 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 15 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: An adjustable heater → Chewy GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Pagoda / Spiky Snail: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Pinto 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 Pagoda / Spiky Snail · …with Pinto Shrimp