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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Whisker Shrimp & Macaw Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Maingano Mbuna

Macrobrachium sp. · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Maison Reef Peacock

Macrobrachium sp. · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Malawi Eyebiter

Macrobrachium sp. · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Malawi Gar

Macrobrachium sp. · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Malawi Hawk

Macrobrachium sp. · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Malaya Shrimp

Macrobrachium sp. · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Macrobrachium sp. · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Marble Goby

Macrobrachium sp. · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Marbled Bichir

Macrobrachium sp. · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Marbled Hatchetfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Marbled Whiptail

Macrobrachium sp. · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Marlier's Julie

Macrobrachium sp. · Julidochromis marlieri

Whisker Shrimp & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Macrobrachium sp. · Julidochromis transcriptus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Mayan Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Mbu Puffer

Macrobrachium sp. · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Melon Barb

Macrobrachium sp. · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Macrobrachium sp. · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Midas Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Midnight Catfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Macrobrachium sp. · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive