Can Axolotl Live With Amano Shrimp?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible temperatures. Axolotl needs 60–68°F, Amano Shrimp needs 70–80°F.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Axolotl | Amano Shrimp | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 61–68°F | 64–82°F | No overlap ✗ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 5.5–6.8 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 11.8" | 2" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 11 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
The Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its pink-white (leucistic), brown (wild), black, gold, gfp green coloration. Neotenic. Bottom.
Full care guide →Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
beginnerpeaceful11+ gal
The Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata) is a beginner freshwater species known for its translucent gray-green, brown dots coloration. Best freshwater algae-eating shrimp. All surfaces.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Axolotl:
For Amano Shrimp:
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