Can Pinto Shrimp live with Colombian Ramshorn?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping pH: Pinto Shrimp wants 5.8–6.8 but Colombian Ramshorn wants 7–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Pinto Shrimp wants 3–6 dGH but Colombian Ramshorn wants 8–20 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Pinto Shrimp | Colombian Ramshorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 68–82°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 | 7–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–6 dGH | 8–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 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
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