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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 & Misool Rainbowfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Mokele-mbembe Bichir

Macrobrachium sp. · Polypterus mokelembembe

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMokele-mbembe Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Molly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian)

Macrobrachium sp. · Poecilia sphenops

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMolly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian): Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Mono Sebae (Brackish)

Macrobrachium sp. · Monodactylus sebae

Not Recommended
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMono Sebae (Brackish): Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Monster Wolf Fish (Aimara)

Macrobrachium sp. · Hoplias aimara

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMonster Wolf Fish (Aimara): Highly Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Moonlight Gourami

Macrobrachium sp. · Trichogaster microlepis

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMoonlight Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Mosquitofish (Gambusia)

Macrobrachium sp. · Gambusia affinis

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMosquitofish (Gambusia): Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Motoro Stingray

Macrobrachium sp. · Potamotrygon motoro

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMotoro Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Mottled Loach

Macrobrachium sp. · Paracanthocobitis botia

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMottled Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Mountain Rainbowfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Melanotaenia monticola

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMountain Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Mozambique Tilapia (Redfin)

Macrobrachium sp. · Oreochromis mossambicus

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMozambique Tilapia (Redfin): Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Msobo Mbuna

Macrobrachium sp. · Metriaclima sp. "Msobo"

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMsobo Mbuna: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Mubi Rainbowfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Melanotaenia mubiensis

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMubi Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Murray River Rainbowfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Melanotaenia fluviatilis

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMurray River Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Mystery Snail

Macrobrachium sp. · Pomacea bridgesii

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveMystery Snail: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Nana Rasbora

Macrobrachium sp. · Microdevario nana

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveNana Rasbora: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Needlenose Gar

Macrobrachium sp. · Xenentodon cancila

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveNeedlenose Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Neolamprologus Fasciatus

Macrobrachium sp. · Neolamprologus fasciatus

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveNeolamprologus Fasciatus: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Neolamprologus Pulcher

Macrobrachium sp. · Neolamprologus pulcher

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveNeolamprologus Pulcher: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Neolamprologus Similis

Macrobrachium sp. · Neolamprologus similis

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveNeolamprologus Similis: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Neolamprologus Tretocephalus

Macrobrachium sp. · Neolamprologus tretocephalus

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveNeolamprologus Tretocephalus: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Neon Blue Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Paracyprichromis nigripinnis

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveNeon Blue Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Neon Blue Goby

Macrobrachium sp. · Stiphodon atropurpureus

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveNeon Blue Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Neon Green Rasbora (Kubotai)

Macrobrachium sp. · Microdevario kubotai

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveNeon Green Rasbora (Kubotai): Peaceful