Can Brilliant Rasbora live with Red Nose Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Brilliant Rasbora will eat adult Red Nose Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7.
Side-by-side
| Brilliant Rasbora | Red Nose Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–12 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 4" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Brilliant Rasbora (to keep Red Nose Shrimp):
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Chocolate Gourami — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Red Nose 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
- Red Nose 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 Red Nose Shrimp