Can Blue Velvet Shrimp live with Noble Gourami?
Not recommended
Why
- Noble Gourami will eat adult Blue Velvet Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–7 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Blue Velvet Shrimp | Noble Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–78°F | 64–75°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 6.5–7.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–14 dGH | 6–7 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 3" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Blue Velvet Shrimp (to keep Noble Gourami):
- 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
Instead of Noble Gourami (to keep Blue Velvet Shrimp):
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Blue Velvet Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Noble 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 Velvet Shrimp · …with Noble Gourami