Can Flower Shrimp live with False Rummynose Tetra?
Light caution
Why
- False Rummynose Tetra leaves adult Flower Shrimp alone but eats the babies — the colony survives with plenty of cover.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–79°F and pH 6.5–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Flower Shrimp | False Rummynose Tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–79°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–12 dGH | 2–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 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.
Where to buy
- Flower Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummynose Tetra: 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 False Rummynose Tetra