Can Pinto Shrimp live with Pygmy Rasbora?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Pinto Shrimp wants 68–74°F but Pygmy Rasbora wants 75–82°F.
- Pygmy Rasbora leaves adult Pinto Shrimp alone but eats the babies — the colony survives with plenty of cover.
Side-by-side
| Pinto Shrimp | Pygmy Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 | 5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–6 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 5 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
Where to buy
- Pinto Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Pygmy Rasbora: 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 Pinto Shrimp · …with Pygmy Rasbora