Can Red Nose Shrimp live with Yellow King Kong Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping pH: Red Nose Shrimp wants 7–8 but Yellow King Kong Shrimp wants 5.8–6.6.
- No overlapping water hardness: Red Nose Shrimp wants 6–15 dGH but Yellow King Kong Shrimp wants 2–5 dGH.
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 73–74°F.
Side-by-side
| Red Nose Shrimp | Yellow King Kong Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 68–74°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 5.8–6.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 2–5 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 5 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: GH remineraliser · An adjustable heater
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