Can Ghost Shrimp live with Gold Gourami?
Not recommended
Why
- Gold Gourami hunts shrimp and is 4.0× the length of Ghost Shrimp — it will eat them.
Side-by-side
| Ghost Shrimp | Gold Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–15 dGH | 5–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 6" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Ghost Shrimp (to keep Gold Gourami):
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — 3.5", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Flower Shrimp — 2.5", peaceful
Instead of Gold Gourami (to keep Ghost Shrimp):
- Angelfish — 6", peaceful
- Koi Angelfish — 6", peaceful
- Opaline Gourami — 6", semi-aggressive
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