Can Pom Pom Crab live with Oolong Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Pom Pom Crab will eat adult Oolong Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 72°F.
- No overlapping pH: Pom Pom Crab wants 7–8 but Oolong Shrimp wants 5.8–6.8.
- No overlapping water hardness: Pom Pom Crab wants 6–15 dGH but Oolong Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Pom Pom Crab | Oolong Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Pom Pom Crab (to keep Oolong 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 Oolong Shrimp (to keep Pom Pom Crab):
- Flower Shrimp — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- 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
Where to buy
- Pom Pom Crab: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Oolong 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 Pom Pom Crab · …with Oolong Shrimp