Can Blue Velvet Shrimp Live With Ember Tetra?
Blue Velvet Shrimp and Ember Tetra are compatible tank mates!
Detailed Analysis
Known Pairing
✓ Compatible
Blue Velvet Shrimp and Ember Tetra are known to coexist well.
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 73–80°F.
pH
✓ Compatible
Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.0.
Size
✓ Compatible
Compatible sizes (1.5" and 0.8").
Temperament
✓ Compatible
Both fish have compatible temperaments.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Fish occupy different water levels (Blue Velvet Shrimp: bottom, Ember Tetra: middle), reducing conflict.
Important Notes
- Blue Velvet Shrimp is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.
- Ember Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 8 of its kind.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 10 gallons
| Parameter | Blue Velvet Shrimp | Ember Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80°F | 73–84°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5.5–7 |
| Max Size | 1.5" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swim Level | Bottom | Middle |
| Min Tank | 5 gal | 10 gal |
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