Can Cardinal Shrimp live with Snowball Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Cardinal Shrimp wants 79–84°F but Snowball Shrimp wants 65–78°F.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7.5–7.8.
Side-by-side
| Cardinal Shrimp | Snowball Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 79–84°F | 65–78°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 8–18 dGH | 4–14 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.8" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 15 gal | 5 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
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