Can Altum Angelfish live with Ghost Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Altum Angelfish will eat adult Ghost Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 82°F.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Altum Angelfish | Ghost Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 65–82°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 5–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Altum Angelfish (to keep Ghost Shrimp):
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummy Nose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummynose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Ghost Shrimp (to keep Altum Angelfish):
- Amano Shrimp — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Altum Angelfish: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Ghost Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Altum Angelfish · …with Ghost Shrimp