Can Sailfin Molly live with Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Sailfin Molly will eat adult Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping water hardness: Sailfin Molly wants 12–30 dGH but Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp wants 4–8 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Sailfin Molly | Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–82°F | 79–86°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 12–30 dGH | 4–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 5" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Sailfin Molly (to keep Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp):
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp (to keep Sailfin Molly):
- 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
- Sailfin Molly: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cardinal Sulawesi 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 Sailfin Molly · …with Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp