Can Pom Pom Crab live with Tiger Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Pom Pom Crab will eat adult Tiger Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7–7.2.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Pom Pom Crab | Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 68–77°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6.2–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 3–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 1" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 5 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Pom Pom Crab (to keep Tiger Shrimp):
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Dream Shrimp — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Tiger Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Tiger Shrimp (to keep Pom Pom Crab):
- 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
Where to buy
- Pom Pom Crab: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- 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 Pom Pom Crab · …with Tiger Shrimp