afs and emps in the same tank

im thinking of getting a emp in my collection and putting it in the same tank as my afss. i have 55 gallon and i would re arrange the tank before i put the emp in there. i just want to here your opinions on weather or not i should do it.

I think it will end in death to one of them! I wouldn't advice it! On the other hand I don't know if it could result in hybrids, which wouldn't be advisable?

Some people have tried it successfully, others have tried it and cannibalism occurred. The general consensus is "don't risk it."

Hybrids are incredibly unlikely due to mismatches in the lock / key relationship of spermatophores and female genitalia.

Wasn't sure weather or not a hybrid was possible in this case, but I know that other scorpions has been able to breed out of specie!

its just a idea... thought would be neat... still not sure if i want to do it

It's really not as great as it sounds because they're very similar. I tried it and stopped after a few months because one large male emperor was harassing the other asian forest scorpions. Best to just try an emp communal setup instead.

Or an AFS communal as you already have an AFS correct? The two species despite similarities are not naturally found together so I wouldn't do it. If the chances are high for cannibalism it would just be cruel to stick them together with that high of a risk rating. Nothing wrong with pondering though

ya i seehow it could turn ugly but, im not sure where i would find any more afs because the pet store finally got it right and have legit emps....

i think i might just set up another tank just for the emp and try and if they fight ill move the emp...

Well you can return the afs, then go back and buy an emp. Or tell them you want an exchange? I would do the return/switching process if you want a communal of emps only.

ya i all ready went through that mess... plus its to late to do a return.... i think ill go with my second idea....

its all debatable on if you wanna risk it...
50/50 chance either way...

but yeah, id do separate tanks...thats just my opinion though