Can Axelrod's Rasbora live with Tiger Shrimp?
Light caution
Why
- Adult Tiger Shrimp are safe with Axelrod's Rasbora, but it will take newly hatched shrimplets. Give the colony a thick mat of moss and let it reach 30-50 adults before adding fish, and it will still grow — just slower.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.2–6.5.
Sweet spot: both do well at 72–77°F and pH 6.2–6.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Axelrod's Rasbora | Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 68–77°F |
| pH | 4–6.5 | 6.2–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–6 dGH | 3–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.6" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 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.
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