Can Painted Fire Red Shrimp live with Tiger Barb?
Not recommended
Why
- Tiger Barb will eat adult Painted Fire Red Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 74–75°F.
Side-by-side
| Painted Fire Red Shrimp | Tiger Barb | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–75°F | 74–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 6–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 4–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 2.75" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Painted Fire Red 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 Painted Fire Red Shrimp):
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Harlequin Rasbora — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Painted Fire Red 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 Painted Fire Red Shrimp · …with Tiger Barb