Blue Velvet Shrimp

Blue Velvet Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi var. blue
✓ Compatible
Rummy Nose Tetra

Rummy Nose Tetra

Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Can Blue Velvet Shrimp Live With Rummy Nose Tetra?

Blue Velvet Shrimp and Rummy Nose Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–80°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1.5" and 2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Important Notes

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 20 gallons

ParameterBlue Velvet ShrimpRummy Nose Tetra
Temperature65–80°F74–82°F
pH6.5–85.5–7
Max Size1.5"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank5 gal20 gal

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