Can Wine Red Shrimp live with Tangerine Tiger Shrimp?
Light caution
Why
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 3–4 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 68–72°F and pH 5.8–6.8 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Wine Red Shrimp | Tangerine Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 62–72°F | 68–76°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 0–4 dGH | 3–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.2" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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