Can Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp live with Giant Sulawesi Snail?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp wants 65–75°F but Giant Sulawesi Snail wants 76–84°F.
- No overlapping pH: Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp wants 6–7.2 but Giant Sulawesi Snail wants 7.8–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp wants 3–8 dGH but Giant Sulawesi Snail wants 10–20 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp | Giant Sulawesi Snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–75°F | 76–84°F |
| pH | 6–7.2 | 7.8–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–8 dGH | 10–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.2" | 3" |
| 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
Where to buy
- Giant Sulawesi Snail: buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm 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.
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