Can Rabbit Snail live with Oolong Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Rabbit Snail wants 76–84°F but Oolong Shrimp wants 62–72°F.
- No overlapping pH: Rabbit Snail wants 7.2–8.5 but Oolong Shrimp wants 5.8–6.8.
- No overlapping water hardness: Rabbit Snail wants 6–15 dGH but Oolong Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Rabbit Snail | Oolong Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–84°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 7.2–8.5 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 3" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 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 · GH remineraliser
Where to buy
- Rabbit Snail: buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm 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.
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