Crystal Red Shrimp

Crystal Red Shrimp

Caridina cantonensis var. crystal red
⚠ Use Caution
Silvertip Tetra

Silvertip Tetra

Hasemania nana

Can Crystal Red Shrimp Live With Silvertip Tetra?

Crystal Red Shrimp and Silvertip Tetra CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–76°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–6.8.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1.2" and 2").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Crystal Red Shrimp (peaceful) may have issues with Silvertip Tetra (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Important Notes

  • Crystal Red Shrimp is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.
  • Silvertip Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 18 gallons

ParameterCrystal Red ShrimpSilvertip Tetra
Temperature68–76°F72–82°F
pH5.8–6.86–7.5
Max Size1.2"2"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank10 gal15 gal

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