Can Zebra Pleco live with Blue Tiger Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Zebra Pleco wants 79–88°F but Blue Tiger Shrimp wants 65–75°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–7 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Zebra Pleco | Blue Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 79–88°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 5.8–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–7 dGH | 3–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 3.5" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 10 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: An adjustable heater → Chewy GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Zebra Pleco: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Tiger 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 Zebra Pleco · …with Blue Tiger Shrimp