Can Giant Gourami live with Red Nose Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Giant Gourami is 16.0× the length of Red Nose Shrimp — easily mouth-sized, and anything that fits in the mouth is a predator.
Side-by-side
| Giant Gourami | Red Nose Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–19 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 24" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 200 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 200 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Giant Gourami (to keep Red Nose 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
Instead of Red Nose 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
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