Can Giant Gourami live with Snowball Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Giant Gourami will eat adult Snowball Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
Side-by-side
| Giant Gourami | Snowball Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 65–78°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–19 dGH | 4–14 dGH |
| Adult size | 24" | 1" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 200 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 200 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Giant Gourami (to keep Snowball 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
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Snowball Shrimp (to keep Giant Gourami):
- 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
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Giant Gourami: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Snowball 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 Snowball Shrimp