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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 & Tiger Pleco (L002)

Macrobrachium sp. · Panaqolus sp. L002

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTiger Pleco (L002): Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Tiger Shovelnose Catfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTiger Shovelnose Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Tiger Shrimp

Macrobrachium sp. · Caridina mariae

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTiger Shrimp: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Tinfoil Barb

Macrobrachium sp. · Barbonymus schwanenfeldii

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTinfoil Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Tire Track Eel

Macrobrachium sp. · Mastacembelus armatus

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTire Track Eel: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Trapdoor Snail

Macrobrachium sp. · Cipangopaludina chinensis

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTrapdoor Snail: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Trewavas' Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Labeotropheus trewavasae

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTrewavas' Cichlid: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Trimac Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Amphilophus trimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTrimac Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Tropheus Moorii

Macrobrachium sp. · Tropheus moorii

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTropheus Moorii: Highly Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Tropical Gar

Macrobrachium sp. · Atractosteus tropicus

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTropical Gar: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis)

Macrobrachium sp. · Champsochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTrout Cichlid (Champsochromis): Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & True Julii Corydoras

Macrobrachium sp. · Corydoras julii

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTrue Julii Corydoras: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Turquoise Rainbowfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Melanotaenia lacustris

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTurquoise Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Twig Catfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Farlowella vittata

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTwig Catfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Twig Catfish (Farlowella)

Macrobrachium sp. · Farlowella acus

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTwig Catfish (Farlowella): Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Two-spot Apistogramma

Macrobrachium sp. · Apistogramma rupununi

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveTwo-spot Apistogramma: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Uaru

Macrobrachium sp. · Uaru amphiacanthoides

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveUaru: Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Upside Down Catfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Synodontis nigriventris

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveUpside Down Catfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Uruguayan Eartheater

Macrobrachium sp. · Gymnogeophagus australis

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveUruguayan Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Vampire Shrimp

Macrobrachium sp. · Atya gabonensis

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveVampire Shrimp: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap)

Macrobrachium sp. · Nimbochromis venustus

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveVenustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Vestitus Otocinclus

Macrobrachium sp. · Otocinclus vestitus

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveVestitus Otocinclus: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Vieja fenestrata

Macrobrachium sp. · Vieja fenestrata

Possible with Caution
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveVieja fenestrata: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Violet Goby (Dragon Goby)

Macrobrachium sp. · Gobioides broussonnetii

Not Recommended
Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveViolet Goby (Dragon Goby): Peaceful