Can Vampire Shrimp live with Yellow King Kong Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Vampire Shrimp wants 75–84°F but Yellow King Kong Shrimp wants 68–74°F.
- No overlapping water hardness: Vampire Shrimp wants 6–15 dGH but Yellow King Kong Shrimp wants 2–5 dGH.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.6.
Side-by-side
| Vampire Shrimp | Yellow King Kong Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–84°F | 68–74°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 5.8–6.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 2–5 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 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.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater · GH remineraliser
Where to buy
- Vampire Shrimp: buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm 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.
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