Can Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) live with Oolong Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) will eat adult Oolong Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping pH: Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) wants 7–8 but Oolong Shrimp wants 5.8–6.8.
- No overlapping water hardness: Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) wants 6–15 dGH but Oolong Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) | Oolong Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–79°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.75" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) (to keep Oolong Shrimp):
- Oolong Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Red Shadow Panda Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Shadow Panda Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Oolong Shrimp (to keep Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)):
- 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
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Oolong 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 Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) · …with Oolong Shrimp