Can Strawberry Rasbora live with White Glove Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping pH: Strawberry Rasbora wants 5–7 but White Glove Shrimp wants 7.8–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Strawberry Rasbora wants 1–6 dGH but White Glove Shrimp wants 8–18 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Strawberry Rasbora | White Glove Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 5–7 | 7.8–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–6 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.7" | 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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