Can Chocolate Shrimp live with Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 79–80°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 8 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 79–80°F and pH 7.5–8.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Chocolate Shrimp | Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–80°F | 79–86°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 8–18 dGH | 4–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater → Chewy GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Chocolate Shrimp: 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 Chocolate Shrimp · …with Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp