Can Giant Gourami live with Oolong Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Giant Gourami will eat adult Oolong Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 72°F.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.8.
- No overlapping water hardness: Giant Gourami wants 5–19 dGH but Oolong Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Giant Gourami | Oolong Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–19 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 24" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 200 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 200 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Giant Gourami (to keep Oolong 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
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Oolong Shrimp (to keep Giant Gourami):
- Flower Shrimp — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- 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
Where to buy
- Giant Gourami: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Oolong Shrimp: 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 Giant Gourami · …with Oolong Shrimp