Can Clown Rasbora live with Cardinal Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Clown Rasbora will eat adult Cardinal Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 8–10 dGH.
- No overlapping pH: Clown Rasbora wants 5.5–7 but Cardinal Shrimp wants 7.5–8.5.
Side-by-side
| Clown Rasbora | Cardinal Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 79–84°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–10 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 4" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Clown Rasbora (to keep Cardinal Shrimp):
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Chocolate Gourami — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Cardinal Shrimp (to keep Clown 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
- Clown Rasbora: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cardinal 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 Clown Rasbora · …with Cardinal Shrimp