Can Brilliant Rasbora live with Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Brilliant Rasbora will eat adult Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
Side-by-side
| Brilliant Rasbora | Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 65–78°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–12 dGH | 4–14 dGH |
| Adult size | 4" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Brilliant Rasbora (to keep Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp):
- 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
- False Rummynose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp (to keep Brilliant Rasbora):
- 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
- Brilliant Rasbora: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Yellow Neocaridina 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 Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp