Coral Banded Shrimp

Coral Banded Shrimp

Stenopus hispidus
⚠ Use Caution
Yellowtail Damselfish

Yellowtail Damselfish

Chrysiptera parasema

Can Coral Banded Shrimp Live With Yellowtail Damselfish?

Coral Banded Shrimp and Yellowtail Damselfish CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

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 2.5").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Coral Banded Shrimp (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Yellowtail Damselfish (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 30 gallons

ParameterCoral Banded ShrimpYellowtail Damselfish
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size3"2.5"
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank20 gal20 gal

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