Can Oolong Shrimp live with White Glove Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Oolong Shrimp wants 62–72°F but White Glove Shrimp wants 76–82°F.
- No overlapping pH: Oolong Shrimp wants 5.8–6.8 but White Glove Shrimp wants 7.8–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Oolong Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH but White Glove Shrimp wants 8–18 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Oolong Shrimp | White Glove Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 62–72°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 | 7.8–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 0–4 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.2" | 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.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater · GH remineraliser
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