Four types in one tank?

[Kunsthure]

Is it possible to keep malawas, babaultis, a neo and a caridina like CBS or OEBT, in one tank (what can I say, I like variety )? I've always read that malawas and babaultis won't interbreed with any other shrimp but maybe someone has new info.

-Lisa

[acitydweller]

Originally Posted by Kunsthure

Is it possible to keep malawas, babaultis, a neo and a caridina in one tank (what can I say, I like variety )? I've always read that malawas and babaultis won't interbreed with any other shrimp but maybe someone has new info.

-Lisa

it's possible but one or two types wont be happy with the environment. Likely wont breed but will survive... Caridinas, assuming crystals, and Sulawesi, also caridinas of another genus, live in completely different environments natively.

I find variety within species of interest as it helps to identify specific ones by color banding/ grading, etc... So having multiple species isn't necessarily the only route to having a diversified tank colony.

[Kunsthure]

I've done three before, malawas, dark greens and yellows. All had babies for me. I've never been a "species tank" kinda person.

-Lisa

[Soothing Shrimp]

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