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14 Fish That Can Live With Bee Shrimps Peacefully
No wonder keeping fish and shrimp together can make your aquarium eye-catchy and fun to watch. If you have bee shrimp as pets, your bee shrimp can be a prey of their tank mate fish. So, you should figure out which fish can live with bee shrimp peacefully.
In this article, I’ve discussed 14 fish that you can keep with your bee shrimp. Let’s go through this article to know more about these 14 compatible fish as tank mates for bee shrimp.
Before going into details, you should know about the requirements of bee shrimp to keep in captivity. Let’s check out the overview of bee shrimp first.
Overview Of Bee Shrimp
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Caridina cantonensis |
| Common name | Golden Bee shrimp, Red Bee shrimp, Taiwan Bee shrimp, King Kong shrimp, etc. |
| Size | 1 inch |
| Diet | Omnivores |
| Optimal pH | 6.5-7.5 |
| Optimal temperature | 70-78 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Dwelling stage | Bottom of the tank |
| Temperament | Docile and peaceful |
| Care level | Easy |
Things Should You Keep In Mind Before Choosing Tank Mates For Bee Shrimp?
You can’t introduce any fish to your bee shrimp tank that may cause threats to your shrimp. While keeping fish as tank mates, you might make your bee shrimp as meals for those fish.
Hence, I’ve listed a few points that you should keep in mind before choosing fish as tank mates for bee shrimp.
- You shouldn’t choose too larger fish as tank mates for your bee shrimp. Such as large cichlids, plecos, etc. Generally, the fish tend to eat anything that fits in their mouth. So, your bee shrimp will be at risk when you keep larger fish in the same tank.
- The aggressive fish are a big no in the list of bee shrimp tank mates. If the fish’s temperament is not peaceful, it may harm or bully your bee shrimp. In consequence, your bee shrimp will remain under stress.
- You shouldn’t keep fish with big and fancy tails. For example- betta fish, goldfish, etc.
- Since bee shrimp are bottom feeders, you shouldn’t choose bottom-dwelling fish. When the fish remain active at the bottom of the tank, your bee shrimp may become prey to these fish.
14 Fish That Can Live With Bee Shrimps Peaceful
1. Japanese Rice Fish
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Japanese Rice fish, Japanese Killifish, Medaka, etc. |
| Scientific Name | Oryzias latipes |
| Size | Up to 1.4 inches |
| Optimal pH | 7-8 |
| Optimal Temperature | 59-82 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Omnivores |
| Temperament | Docile and peaceful |
| Dwelling stage | Middle to top |
| Care level | Easy |
Although Japanese Rice fish are not so popular among hobbyists, these nano fish can go well with your bee shrimp. These Japanese Rice fish are also known as Medaka. Besides, the size of Medaka is almost similar to bee shrimp size.
In addition, Japanese Rice fish are so peaceful that they do not harm their tank mates. You can keep the temperature of the tank between 61-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Since Japanese Rice fish are hardy, these fish can tolerate extreme changes in water parameters. Moreover, these non-aggressive fish tend to dwell at the top to the middle layer of the tank. So, these Medaka do not interrupt bee shrimp, which play the role of scavengers at the bottom.
2. Rasboras
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Rasboras |
| Scientific Name | Seluang fish |
| Size | 1-2 inches |
| Optimal pH | 6.8-7.8 |
| Optimal Temperature | 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Docile |
| Dwelling stage | Top to middle |
| Care level | Beginner |
If you want to add some great color to your bee shrimp tank, you can choose Rasboras. There are lots of popular Rasboras whose coloration and patterns outmeasure each other. You can choose among Green Rasbora, Galaxy Rasbora, Chili Rasbora, Clown Rasbora, Harlequin Rasbora, Dwarf Rasbora, Blackline Rasbora, etc.
Due to their small size and peaceful temperament, Rasboras can coexist with bee shrimp. Like Bee shrimp, these fish prefer slightly acidic and soft water. Rasboras can thrive well in temperatures of 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit which are optimal for Bee shrimp.
Since Rasboras are playful and social fish, these fish tend to enjoy themselves across the tank. So, you must make a planted tank to keep Rasboras with bee shrimp. Keeping enough hiding places can make your bee shrimp feel safe.
Sometimes, the hobbyists complain about their Rasboras, which munch on their bee shrimp. To dispirit their carnivore nature, you should not keep the Rasboras hungry. Because of being top to mid-range fish, these fish should not possibly be threats to your bee shrimp.
3. Endlers Livebearer
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Campoma guppy, Endler’s livebearer, etc. |
| Scientific Name | Poecilia wingei |
| Size | 2-3 cm |
| Optimal pH | 5.5-8 |
| Optimal Temperature | 64-84 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Omnivores |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Dwelling stage | Middle to top of the water |
| Care level | Easy |
When it comes to keeping fish as tank mates for shrimp, the shrimp owners often panic about the risk of their shrimp getting eaten. But, you need not have to worry about this issue in the case of Endler’s livebearer.
Although people often confuse guppies and Endlers Livebearers, these Endlers can grow up to only 2-3 cm. These fish are so small that your bee shrimp will not get fit into the tiny mouth of these Endlers.
Regarding aggression, the male Endlers are less aggressive than the females. If you want to keep Endlers as tank mates for your bee shrimp, you should choose the male Endlers Livebearer.
But, you must not keep Endlers Livebearer in the breeding tank of Bee shrimp. These tiny fish can gobble up the shrimp fry.
4. Neon Tetras
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Neon fish, neon tetra, etc. |
| Scientific Name | Paracheirodon innesi |
| Size | 1.5 inches |
| Optimal pH | 6-7 |
| Optimal Temperature | 72-76 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Omnivores |
| Temperament | Docile |
| Dwelling stage | Middle of the tank |
| Care level | Easy |
Another amazing combo for your aquarium can be neon tetras and Bee shrimp. These stunningly beautiful fish are only 1.5 inches. So, these nano fish can not eat the adult Bee shrimp.
You can keep neon tetras with Bee shrimp in similar water parameters. Besides, you will not have to worry about providing a different diet to your Bee shrimp and neon tetras.
To make these two different inhabitants comfortable, you should keep the water pH between 6.8-7.8. However, you should keep lots of hiding places and plants for keeping neon tetras and shrimp together.
Besides, you might know that Bee shrimp are bottom feeders and scavengers. On the other hand, neon tetras are top feeders. So, you can feed flakes and insects to your neon tetras.
In the case of Bee shrimp, these shrimp tend to survive on the microorganisms and leftovers found on the bottom. Also, you can add sinking pallets for your Bee shrimp. Thus, your Bee shrimp will not come in the way of your neon tetras while having their meals.
5. Blue Eye Rainbowfish
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Pacific Blue Eye Signifer Rainbowfish |
| Scientific Name | Pseudomugil signifer |
| Size | 1.2-1.5 inches |
| Optimal pH | 7-8 |
| Optimal Temperature | 74-78 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Timid |
| Dwelling stage | Middle to top of the tank |
| Care level | Easy |
If you keep a planted tank for your Bee shrimp, you can also add Blue Eye Rainbowfish in the tank. These vibrant-colored fish can survive in the slightly acidic water of your Bee shrimp tank. Due to being hardy, Blue Eye Rainbowfish can withstand minor water changes.
Besides, these beautiful fish tend to swim around the top layer of the tank. On the other hand, Bee shrimp will remain active at the bottom layer of the tank. So, there aren’t many risks of these inhabitants engaging in encounters.
Since Blue Eye Rainbowfish are top dwellers, you should feed them high-quality dried foods. Make sure that the tank water remains well-filtered and oxygenated.
6. Clown Killifish
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Banded Killifish, Banded Panchax, Clown Killi, etc. |
| Scientific Name | Epiplatys annulatus |
| Size | Up to 1.4 inches |
| Optimal pH | 6-7 |
| Optimal Temperature | 73-76 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Carnivores |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Dwelling stage | Top of the tank |
| Care level | Beginner |
Do you want any new additions in your Bee shrimp tank that match your Bee shrimp? Then, you can choose Clown Killifish. The beautiful black and yellowish patterns of Clown Killifish blend well with the black and white or red and white patterns of Bee shrimp.
Besides, these Clown Killifish are too small to consume Bee shrimp. These nano fish can reach up to only 1.4 inches. So, they can not make Bee shrimp their prey due to their tiny mouth.
Although there aren’t any chances of gobbling up your Bee shrimp, the male clown Killifish may become territorial sometimes. But, the good fact is that these fish are top dwellers. You can keep more Bee shrimp in the tank to outnumber the Killifish.
7. Daisy’s Blue Ricefish
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Blue ricefish |
| Scientific Name | Oryzias woworae |
| Size | Up to 1.6 inches |
| Optimal pH | 6.5-9 |
| Optimal Temperature | 73.4-80.6 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Carnivores |
| Temperament | Docile |
| Dwelling stage | Middle to top of the water layer |
| Care level | Beginner |
If you want an adaptable and beautiful nano fish for your Bee shrimp aquarium, you can check the overview of Daisy’s Blue Ricefish. These vividly colorful fish can grow up to only 1-1.4 inches. So, their mouth is so tiny that they can not gobble up similarly sized Bee shrimp.
The temperament of Daisy’s Blue Ricefish is docile and timid. Moreover, these fish tend to stay in the middle to the top layer of the water column. So, Bee shrimp can thrive actively at the bottom layer while these Ricefish can stay at the upper part of the tank.
Their water conditions are also similar to the requirements of Daisy’s Blue Ricefish. You can keep your Bee shrimp with these Ricefish in slightly acidic water. Considering their needs, you can keep the water temperature within 73-76 degrees Fahrenheit.
Although Daisy’s Blue Ricefish aren’t picky eaters, you should provide a high-quality diet to these fish. Since these fish are top feeders, you should give flakes, pallets, and dried and frozen foods to the Ricefish. On the other hand, you must provide sinking pallets, boiled vegetables, worms, and other commercial foods to your bottom-feeder shrimp.
8. Otocinclus
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Dwarf suckers, otto, Otocinclus, etc. |
| Scientific Name | Otocinclus sp. |
| Size | 1.5-2 inches |
| Optimal pH | 5.4-7.4 |
| Optimal Temperature | 68-78 degrees |
| Diet | Herbivores |
| Temperament | Timid |
| Dwelling stage | Bottom of the water layer |
| Care level | Beginner |
Otocinclus is a freshwater fish that have no interest in eating shrimp. If you search for a safe option for a fish tank mate, you can smoothly choose Otocinclus. Because of being only 1 inch larger than Bee shrimp, these dwarf catfish can not be able to eat their Bee shrimp tank mate.
Due to having a shy temperament, Otocinclus try to avoid all kinds of conflict with other tank mates. So, their bottom-feeding nature doesn’t interrupt the daily routine of your Bee shrimp.
Also, these Otocinclus are herbivores. It makes no hassle of maintaining different diets for your Bee shrimp and Otocinclus. You should encourage more growth of algae in the tank. No wonder that seeing Bee shrimp and Otocinclus grazing on algae together must be a unique and mind refreshing
9. Kuhli Loaches
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Slimy loach, coolie loach, leopard loach, etc. |
| Scientific Name | Pangio kuhlii |
| Size | 4 inches |
| Optimal pH | 5.5-6.5 |
| Optimal Temperature | 75-86 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Omnivores |
| Temperament | Timid |
| Dwelling stage | Bottom |
| Care level | Easy |
Kuhli loaches are another suitable fish that can live with Bee shrimp peacefully. Although there are no such records of loaches eating adult shrimp, these fish can consume baby Bee shrimp. So, you shouldn’t keep Kuhli loaches and Bee shrimp fry in the same tank.
Since these Kuhli loach fish are hardy, they can thrive in a wide range of temperatures and pH. So, fulfilling the demand for acidic water, you can keep your Bee shrimp and Kuhli loaches happy. Make sure to keep the water well-oxygenated.
10. Zebra Danios
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Zebra fish, striped danio, etc. |
| Scientific Name | Danio rerio |
| Size | Up to 2 inches |
| Optimal pH | 6.5-7 |
| Optimal Temperature | 64-74 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Omnivores |
| Temperament | Easy-going |
| Dwelling stage | Middle to top of the water layer |
| Care level | Beginner |
Among multiple types of danios with head-turning features, you can choose smaller danios to coexist with your Bee shrimp. Zebra danios can grow up to only 1.4 inches which can go well with 1 inched Bee shrimp. The mouth of these danios is so small that your adult Bee shrimp will not fit into their mouth.
Since Zebra danios are playful fish, you should choose a 10-gallon tank to keep them with shrimp. Make sure that the water remains warm at 70-82 degrees Fahrenheit. These fish can thrive well in the pH requirement of Bee shrimp.
To let these danios live with shrimp peacefully, you must not keep your Zebra danios hungry. However, Zebra danios dwell in the middle to the top layer of the water column. Considering the dwelling stage and compatibility, Zebra danios can be a perfect match as tank mates for your Bee shrimp.
11. Dwarf Pencil Fish
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Dwarf pencil fish, Marginatus pencil fish, etc. |
| Scientific Name | Nannostomus marginatus |
| Size | 1.4 inches |
| Optimal pH | 5.5-7 |
| Optimal Temperature | 72-82 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Omnivores |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Dwelling stage | Surface |
| Care level | Easy |
Although pencil fish can reach up to 8 inches, dwarf pencil fish can grow up to around 1.5 inches. Their colorful tiny body and peaceful temperament must take your mind blown away. Due to their small size, dwarf pencil fish can peacefully live with Bee shrimp despite being surface dwellers.
Moreover, these dwarf pencil fish thrive in soft water in the wild. You can keep the water acidic in the tank when you keep dwarf pencil fish with Bee shrimp. Also, you do not have to choose a different diet for Bee shrimp and their tank mates- dwarf pencil fish.
12. Dwarf Corydoras
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Dwarf catfish, Micro catfish, Tailspot pygmy catfish, etc. |
| Scientific Name | Corydoras hastatus |
| Size | 1-1.4 |
| Optimal pH | 6-8 |
| Optimal Temperature | 72-79 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Omnivores |
| Temperament | Non-aggressive |
| Dwelling stage | Bottom of the tank |
| Care level | Easy-going |
Since Dwarf corydoras can grow up to only 1.4 inches, these small fish can not gobble up your 1-inch Bee shrimp. Because of being freshwater fish, these dwarf corydoras can survive in the similar water parameters of your Bee shrimp tank.
Like Bee shrimp, dwarf corydoras are also popular to be algae eaters. So, you should promote algae and biofilm growth in the tank. Besides, you should ensure a nutritious diet for your dwarf corydoras and Bee shrimp.
13. White Cloud Mountain Minnows
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | White cloud fish, White cloud minnows, etc. |
| Scientific Name | Tanichthys albonubes |
| Size | 1.5 inches |
| Optimal pH | 6-8 |
| Optimal Temperature | 64-72 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Dwelling stage | Middle to the top layer of the tank |
| Care level | Easy-going |
White cloud minnows are another hardy fish that can live peacefully with Bee shrimp. You can keep these small fish with your Bee shrimp in soft and slightly acidic water. These minnows do not act fussy when it comes to changes in water parameters.
The peaceful temperament of white cloud minnows can go well with Bee shrimp. Since you can not keep larger fish as tank mates for White cloud minnows, Bee shrimp can be perfect options for their tank mates.
14. Guppies
| Categories | Features |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Rainbowfish, million fish, guppy, etc. |
| Scientific Name | Poecilia reticulata |
| Size | 1.4 inches (male fish) |
| Optimal pH | 7-8 |
| Optimal Temperature | 72-82 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Diet | Omnivores |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Dwelling stage | Top |
| Care level | Moderate |
People often remain confused about keeping guppies with Bee shrimp. It might be a bit risky to keep guppies and Bee shrimp in a similar tank. For this reason, you should choose guppies that can grow up to only 1.4 inches.
In the case of choosing guppies as tank mates, you should take some precautions beforehand. Introduce your Bee shrimp in the tank first. Afterward, you should add plenty of hiding places and plants. Gradually, you can add your guppies to the tank.
Make sure not to keep any shrimp fry in the tank. Besides, you must keep your guppies well-fed. However, guppies may not usually involve in a fight for food with Bee shrimp. After all, these fish are top feeders, whereas your Bee shrimp are bottom feeders.
Before You Go
I hope you can select perfect tank mates for your Bee shrimp among these mentioned 14 suitable fish. If you have Master Taiwan Bee shrimp in your tank, you may require a foolproof guideline for their care.Â
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