Can Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) live with Snowball Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) is one of the animals to keep away from a breeding shrimp colony — either it hunts them, or it out-competes and harasses them until the colony stops replacing itself. A Snowball Shrimp colony will not hold its numbers.
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) will eat Snowball Shrimp shrimplets. The colony still grows if there is moss or another dense hiding place for the babies.
Sweet spot: both do well at 65–78°F and pH 7–7.8 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) | Snowball Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–79°F | 65–78°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 4–14 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.75" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 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.
Where to buy
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm 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.
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