Can Blue Bolt Shrimp live with Chocolate Gourami?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Blue Bolt Shrimp wants 68–74°F but Chocolate Gourami wants 78–86°F.
- Chocolate Gourami leaves adult Blue Bolt Shrimp alone but eats the babies — the colony survives with plenty of cover.
Side-by-side
| Blue Bolt Shrimp | Chocolate Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 78–86°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.6 | 4–6.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–5 dGH | 0–5 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 15 gallons.
How to make it work
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater → Chewy
Where to buy
- Blue Bolt Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Chocolate Gourami: 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 Blue Bolt Shrimp · …with Chocolate Gourami