Jewel Damselfish

Jewel Damselfish

Microspathodon chrysurus
✗ Not Compatible
Peppermint Shrimp

Peppermint Shrimp

Lysmata wurdemanni

Can Jewel Damselfish Live With Peppermint Shrimp?

Jewel Damselfish and Peppermint Shrimp 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 (6" and 2").

Temperament ✗ Not Compatible

Jewel Damselfish (aggressive) is not compatible with Peppermint Shrimp (peaceful). Aggression or stress is very likely.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 60 gallons

ParameterJewel DamselfishPeppermint Shrimp
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size6"2"
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleBottom
Min Tank55 gal10 gal

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