Whisker Shrimp Tank Mates & Compatibility

Whisker Shrimp

Macrobrachium sp.

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)

Adult Size7.5 cm

Temperature20–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Whisker Shrimp fit your setup?

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Whisker Shrimp & Kabia rainbowfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Abei Puffer

Macrobrachium sp. · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Achara Catfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Adolfo Cory

Macrobrachium sp. · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Adonis Pleco

Macrobrachium sp. · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Macrobrachium sp. · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Macrobrachium sp. · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Macrobrachium sp. · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Afra Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & African Arowana

Macrobrachium sp. · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & African Butterfly Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & African Butterfly Fish

Macrobrachium sp. · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & African Clawed Frog

Macrobrachium sp. · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & African Dwarf Frog

Macrobrachium sp. · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & African Jewel Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & African Knifefish

Macrobrachium sp. · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & African Lungfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & African Pike

Macrobrachium sp. · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & African Pipefish

Macrobrachium sp. · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Agassiz Cory

Macrobrachium sp. · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Allen's Rainbowfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Alligator Gar

Macrobrachium sp. · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive