Can Panther Crab live with Red Shadow Panda Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Panther Crab will hunt and eat Red Shadow Panda Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- No overlapping temperature: Panther Crab wants 75–82°F but Red Shadow Panda Shrimp wants 62–72°F.
- No overlapping pH: Panther Crab wants 7–8 but Red Shadow Panda Shrimp wants 5.8–6.8.
- No overlapping water hardness: Panther Crab wants 8–15 dGH but Red Shadow Panda Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Panther Crab | Red Shadow Panda Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 8–15 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 3" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Predatory | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Panther Crab (to keep Red Shadow Panda Shrimp):
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Oolong Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Red Shadow Panda Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Red Shadow Panda Shrimp (to keep Panther Crab):
- Pom Pom Crab — 1", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Assassin Snail — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Panther Crab: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Red Shadow Panda 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 Panther Crab · …with Red Shadow Panda Shrimp