Can Ghost Shrimp live with Gold Kuhli Loach?
Light caution
Why
- Gold Kuhli Loach is much larger than Ghost Shrimp but is not a shrimp hunter — it may take a shrimplet or clean up a moult. Adults are safe with cover.
Sweet spot: both do well at 73–82°F and pH 6.5–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Ghost Shrimp | Gold Kuhli Loach | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82°F | 73–86°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–15 dGH | 3–10 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 3.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 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.
Sort it with: A larger tank · GH remineraliser
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