Can Blue Gourami live with Red Shadow Panda Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Blue Gourami will eat adult Red Shadow Panda Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 72°F.
- No overlapping water hardness: Blue Gourami wants 5–20 dGH but Red Shadow Panda Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Blue Gourami | Red Shadow Panda Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 6–8.5 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Blue Gourami (to keep Red Shadow Panda Shrimp):
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Aquarium Co-Op
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Red Shadow Panda Shrimp (to keep Blue 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
- Blue Gourami: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Red Shadow Panda 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 Blue Gourami · …with Red Shadow Panda Shrimp