Can White Glove Shrimp live with Yucatan Molly?
Not recommended
Why
- Yucatan Molly will eat adult White Glove Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
Side-by-side
| White Glove Shrimp | Yucatan Molly | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 7.8–8.5 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 8–18 dGH | 15–30 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.2" | 6" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 40 gal |
Together, plan on at least 40 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of White Glove Shrimp (to keep Yucatan Molly):
- 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 Yucatan Molly (to keep White Glove Shrimp):
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Pygmy Cory — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- White Glove Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Yucatan Molly: 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 White Glove Shrimp · …with Yucatan Molly