Can Chocolate Shrimp live with White Glove Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Chocolate Shrimp and White Glove Shrimp are the same species — they interbreed and their offspring revert to muddy wild-type colour.
Sweet spot: both do well at 76–80°F and pH 7.8–8.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Chocolate Shrimp | White Glove Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–80°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 | 7.8–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 8–18 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 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.
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