Can Ghost Shrimp live with Pygmy Rasbora?

Compatible

Why

No conflicts — these two share similar water needs, temperament, and size, and neither is a threat to the other.

Sweet spot: both do well at 75–82°F and pH 6.5–7 — aim there.

Side-by-side

Ghost ShrimpPygmy Rasbora
Temperature65–82°F75–82°F
pH6.5–85–7
Hardness (GH)5–15 dGH1–8 dGH
Adult size1.5"0.8"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Min tank5 gal5 gal

Together, plan on at least 5 gallons.

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