Can Bee Shrimp and Delicate Blue-Eye Live Together?

Bee Shrimp is a peaceful species (0/10), while Delicate Blue-Eye is peaceful (1/10). This modest difference means Delicate Blue-Eye may occasionally assert dominance over Bee Shrimp.

In terms of spatial distribution, Bee Shrimp prefers the Bottom (Substrate) zone, whereas Delicate Blue-Eye occupies the Top (Surface) and Middle (Open Water) zones. Because they use different levels of the water column, territorial disputes are less likely and the tank will appear more balanced.

Additional behavioural considerations to keep in mind: Hyperactive swimmers can stress shy, slow-moving species through constant motion.

Worth noting: Delicate Blue-Eye is a known jumper, so a tight-fitting lid is essential.

There is no temperature overlap between Bee Shrimp (20–24°C) and Delicate Blue-Eye (25–32°C). This fundamental mismatch makes long-term cohabitation impractical.

Both fish can tolerate a pH between 5.5 and 6.8. Maintaining a stable value within this band is more important than hitting an exact number.

For general hardness, the shared comfort zone is 5–6 dGH. Regular testing will ensure conditions stay within this range.

To house Bee Shrimp and Delicate Blue-Eye together, plan for an aquarium of at least 60 litres with a minimum length of 60 cm. This recommendation combines the stricter species minimums with a community-load allowance so the pairing has realistic long-term space and filtration headroom.

Providing a mix of open swimming space and sheltered areas with rocks, driftwood, or plants will keep both species comfortable and allow natural behaviour.

Specific environmental needs for this combination include: Soil / Nutrient Rich, Leaf Litter/Blackwater, Plants - Densely covered, Plants - Floating. Meeting these requirements will help both species thrive.

Both species do well with low (still water) water movement, so a standard filtration setup rated for the tank volume should suffice.

Bee Shrimp and Delicate Blue-Eye are the kind of pair that can look acceptable in a shop but become a maintenance problem at home. The main risk is not a single number in the chart; it is the way incompatible behavior, water needs, or pressure on space compounds over time once both fish are established in the same tank.