Can Amano Shrimp Live With Rummy Nose Tetra?
Maybe, with caveats. Amano shrimp and rummy nose tetras share water parameters, but tetras may see small shrimp as prey items.
Why
- Amano shrimp reach 2-3 inches and spend most of their time foraging on tank surfaces.
- Rummy nose tetras grow to 2 inches and may opportunistically eat very small shrimp.
- Temperature overlap of 75-80F suits both species well.
- pH overlap of 6.5-7 works for both without compromise.
- Amano shrimp are excellent algae eaters and peaceful toward fish.
What could go wrong
Rummy nose tetras may eat baby amano shrimp if breeding occurs, though adults are generally too large to be targeted.
Gear for a shared tank
Sized for the 20 gallon minimum this pairing needs. Affiliate links — we earn a small commission if you buy through them.
AquaClear 30 Power Filter
Oversized filtration is what lets you stock two species together without water quality crashing. Rated for a tank slightly larger than the 20 gallon minimum.
Eheim Jager 150W Thermostat Heater
Holds a steady temperature inside the 75-80°F window both species need.
API Freshwater Master Test Kit
Keep ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate in check. Two-species tanks have more bioload and less margin for error than single-species setups.
Better pairings to consider
Amano shrimp work with most peaceful community fish; rummy nose tetras pair well with corydoras, rasboras, or small gouramis.
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