Can Brilliant Rasbora live with Oolong Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Brilliant Rasbora will eat adult Oolong Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 72°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Brilliant Rasbora | Oolong Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–12 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 4" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Brilliant Rasbora (to keep Oolong Shrimp):
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummy Nose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Oolong Shrimp (to keep Brilliant Rasbora):
- 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
- Brilliant Rasbora: 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 Brilliant Rasbora · …with Oolong Shrimp