Can Rabbit Snail live with Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Rabbit Snail wants 76–84°F but Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp wants 65–75°F.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7.2.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Rabbit Snail | Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–84°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 7.2–8.5 | 6–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 3–8 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 → Chewy GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Rabbit Snail: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Orange Eye 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 Rabbit Snail · …with Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp