Can Oolong Shrimp live with Tiger Barb?
Not recommended
Why
- Tiger Barb will eat adult Oolong Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping temperature: Oolong Shrimp wants 62–72°F but Tiger Barb wants 74–82°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Oolong Shrimp | Tiger Barb | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 62–72°F | 74–82°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 | 6–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 0–4 dGH | 4–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.2" | 2.75" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Oolong Shrimp (to keep Tiger Barb):
- Flower Shrimp — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Amano Shrimp — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Tiger Barb (to keep Oolong Shrimp):
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Aquarium Co-Op
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Oolong Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Tiger Barb: 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 Oolong Shrimp · …with Tiger Barb