Blue Velvet Shrimp

Blue Velvet Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi var. blue
✓ Compatible
Glowlight Tetra

Glowlight Tetra

Hemigrammus erythrozonus

Can Blue Velvet Shrimp Live With Glowlight Tetra?

Blue Velvet Shrimp and Glowlight Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–80°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1.5" and 1.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Blue Velvet Shrimp: bottom, Glowlight Tetra: middle), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Blue Velvet Shrimp is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.
  • Glowlight Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 10 gallons

ParameterBlue Velvet ShrimpGlowlight Tetra
Temperature65–80°F72–82°F
pH6.5–85.5–7.5
Max Size1.5"1.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank5 gal10 gal

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