Can Neon Blue Rasbora live with White Glove Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping pH: Neon Blue Rasbora wants 4.5–6.5 but White Glove Shrimp wants 7.8–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Neon Blue Rasbora wants 1–5 dGH but White Glove Shrimp wants 8–18 dGH.
- Adult White Glove Shrimp are safe with Neon Blue Rasbora, but it will take newly hatched shrimplets. Give the colony a thick mat of moss and let it reach 30-50 adults before adding fish, and it will still grow — just slower.
Side-by-side
| Neon Blue Rasbora | White Glove Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 7.8–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.8" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 20 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: GH remineraliser
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