Can Flower Shrimp live with White Glove Shrimp?
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Why
- No overlapping pH: Flower Shrimp wants 6.5–7.5 but White Glove Shrimp wants 7.8–8.5.
Side-by-side
| Flower Shrimp | White Glove Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–79°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 7.8–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–12 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 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.
Where to buy
- Flower Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- White Glove 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 Flower Shrimp · …with White Glove Shrimp