Can Pinto Shrimp live with Yucatan Molly?
Not recommended
Why
- Yucatan Molly will eat adult Pinto Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping pH: Pinto Shrimp wants 5.8–6.8 but Yucatan Molly wants 7.5–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Pinto Shrimp wants 3–6 dGH but Yucatan Molly wants 15–30 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Pinto Shrimp | Yucatan Molly | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–6 dGH | 15–30 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 6" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 40 gal |
Together, plan on at least 40 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Pinto Shrimp (to keep Yucatan Molly):
- 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
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Yucatan Molly (to keep Pinto Shrimp):
- 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
- Pygmy Cory — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Pinto Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Yucatan Molly: 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 Yucatan Molly