Can Tiger Barb live with Yellow King Kong Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Tiger Barb will eat adult Yellow King Kong Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 74°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 4–5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Tiger Barb | Yellow King Kong Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 68–74°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 5.8–6.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–15 dGH | 2–5 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.75" | 1" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Tiger Barb (to keep Yellow King Kong Shrimp):
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Harlequin Rasbora — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Aquarium Co-Op
Instead of Yellow King Kong Shrimp (to keep Tiger Barb):
- 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
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Tiger Barb: 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 Tiger Barb · …with Yellow King Kong Shrimp