Can Cardinal Shrimp live with Super Crystal Red Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Cardinal Shrimp wants 79–84°F but Super Crystal Red Shrimp wants 62–72°F.
- No overlapping pH: Cardinal Shrimp wants 7.5–8.5 but Super Crystal Red Shrimp wants 5.8–6.8.
- No overlapping water hardness: Cardinal Shrimp wants 8–18 dGH but Super Crystal Red Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Cardinal Shrimp | Super Crystal Red Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 79–84°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 8–18 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.8" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 15 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 15 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: An adjustable heater · GH remineraliser
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