Can Coral Banded Shrimp Live With Jewel Damselfish?

Coral Banded Shrimp and Jewel Damselfish are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (3" and 6").

Temperament ✗ Not Compatible

Coral Banded Shrimp (semi-aggressive) is not compatible with Jewel Damselfish (aggressive). Aggression or stress is very likely.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Coral Banded Shrimp: bottom, Jewel Damselfish: middle), reducing conflict.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 55 gallons

ParameterCoral Banded ShrimpJewel Damselfish
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size3"6"
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveAggressive
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank20 gal55 gal

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