Can a Blood Red Fire Shrimp Live With a Powder Blue Tang?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 57/100.
Why
- Tank well stocked (200%) — limited headroom
- Tank poor (90gal for 180.0gal min)
It can work if…
- Upgrade to a larger tank — this species needs more volume
Both species at a glance
Blood Red Fire Shrimp
Lysmata debelius
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 0 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore
Powder Blue Tang
Acanthurus leucosternon
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 180 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- herbivore