Can Ghost Shrimp live with Giant Gourami?
Not recommended
Why
- Giant Gourami is 16.0× the length of Ghost Shrimp — easily mouth-sized, and anything that fits in the mouth is a predator.
Side-by-side
| Ghost Shrimp | Giant Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–15 dGH | 5–19 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 24" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 200 gal |
Together, plan on at least 200 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Ghost Shrimp (to keep Giant Gourami):
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Pagoda / Spiky Snail — 1.5", peaceful
- Assassin Snail — 1", peaceful
Instead of Giant Gourami (to keep Ghost Shrimp):
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
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