Can Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) live with Tangerine Tiger Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) will eat adult Tangerine Tiger Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6 dGH.
- No overlapping pH: Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) wants 7–8 but Tangerine Tiger Shrimp wants 5.8–6.8.
Side-by-side
| Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) | Tangerine Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–79°F | 68–76°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 3–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.75" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) (to keep Tangerine Tiger Shrimp):
- Blue Tiger Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp — 1.2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Tiger Shrimp — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Tangerine Tiger Shrimp (to keep Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)):
- 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
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", 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
- Tangerine Tiger 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 Tangerine Tiger Shrimp