Shrimp comparison
Bee Shrimp (wild) vs Tiger Shrimp
How the Bee Shrimp (wild) and Tiger Shrimp compare on care, size, water and temperament, and which shrimp suits your tank.
By Mike ElmiraUpdated
TL;DR, Bee Shrimp (wild) vs Tiger Shrimp
The Bee Shrimp (wild) and the Tiger Shrimp are close cousins, both in the Caridina group, so at a glance they ask for a lot of the same things. Both are happy somewhere around 20 to 24 °C and pH 6 to 6.8, so a single tank can suit either one. Neither is harder than the other to keep, so the choice comes down to look and stocking rather than skill. Read the full care notes on each below and pick the one whose look and pace fit the tank you're building.
Group compatibility overview
Excellent fit
Every key parameter overlaps and no major conflicts surfaced.
Temperature
- Bee Shrimp (wild)20–24 °C
- Tiger Shrimp18–24 °C
pH
- Bee Shrimp (wild)5.8–6.8
- Tiger Shrimp6–7.5
Hardness
- Bee Shrimp (wild)3–6 dGH
- Tiger Shrimp4–10 dGH
Full attributes
Every parameter, side by side| Parameter |  ShrimpBee Shrimp (wild)Caridina cantonensis |  ShrimpTiger ShrimpCaridina mariae |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Shrimp | Shrimp |
| Origin | Southern China, Hong Kong | Southern China and Hong Kong |
| Temperature | 20–24 °C | 18–24 °C |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 | 6.0–7.5 |
| Hardness (dGH) | 3–6 | 4–10 |
| Flow rate | Low | Low to Medium |
| Min tank | 30 L | 30 L |
| Adult size | 2.5–3 cm | 2.5–3 cm |
| Difficulty | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Lifespan | 1.5 yrs | 1.5 yrs |
| Diet | Omnivore / detritivore | Omnivore / detritivore |
| Plant safe | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions search engines and AI assistants surface most often about this species.
Can you keep Bee Shrimp (wild) and Tiger Shrimp together?
Yes. Their temperature and pH ranges overlap around 20 to 24 °C and pH 6 to 6.8, so one set of water conditions keeps both comfortable. Match group sizes and cover the usual planted-tank basics and they share a tank fine.
Which is easier to keep, the Bee Shrimp (wild) or the Tiger Shrimp?
They sit at the same care level, both middle-of-the-road, so neither is the obvious beginner pick. The decision is really about the look you're after.
Do Bee Shrimp (wild) and Tiger Shrimp need the same water?
Close to it. Aim for 20 to 24 °C and pH 6 to 6.8 and you're in the shared sweet spot for both. Full ranges are in the table above.
What's the main difference between the Bee Shrimp (wild) and the Tiger Shrimp?
It comes down to look, size and pace rather than one being flatly better. The table above lays the numbers out row by row.