Crystal Red Shrimp

Crystal Red Shrimp

Caridina cantonensis var. crystal red
✓ Compatible
Rummy Nose Tetra

Rummy Nose Tetra

Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Can Crystal Red Shrimp Live With Rummy Nose Tetra?

Crystal Red Shrimp and Rummy Nose Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–76°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 5.8–6.8.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1.2" and 2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Important Notes

  • Crystal Red 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

ParameterCrystal Red ShrimpRummy Nose Tetra
Temperature68–76°F74–82°F
pH5.8–6.85.5–7
Max Size1.2"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank10 gal20 gal

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