Can Spike-Topped Apple Snail live with Yellow King Kong Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5 dGH.
- No overlapping pH: Spike-Topped Apple Snail wants 7–8 but Yellow King Kong Shrimp wants 5.8–6.6.
Side-by-side
| Spike-Topped Apple Snail | Yellow King Kong Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–79°F | 68–74°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 5.8–6.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–15 dGH | 2–5 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 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.
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Spike-Topped Apple Snail: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Yellow King Kong Shrimp: 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 Spike-Topped Apple Snail · …with Yellow King Kong Shrimp