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 & Channel Catfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Macrobrachium sp. · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Checker Barb

Macrobrachium sp. · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Checkerboard Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Dicrossus filamentosus

Whisker Shrimp & Chequered Rainbowfish

Macrobrachium sp. · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Cherry Barb

Macrobrachium sp. · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Cherry Shrimp

Macrobrachium sp. · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Macrobrachium sp. · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Chili Rasbora

Macrobrachium sp. · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Macrobrachium sp. · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Macrobrachium sp. · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Chipokae Mbuna

Macrobrachium sp. · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Chocolate Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Chocolate Gourami

Macrobrachium sp. · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Whisker Shrimp & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Macrobrachium sp. · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Christmas Fulu

Macrobrachium sp. · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Chuco Cichlid

Macrobrachium sp. · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Macrobrachium sp. · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Clown Killifish

Macrobrachium sp. · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Clown Knifefish

Macrobrachium sp. · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Whisker Shrimp & Clown Loach

Macrobrachium sp. · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Clown Pleco (L104)

Macrobrachium sp. · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Whisker Shrimp & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Macrobrachium sp. · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Whisker Shrimp: AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive