Can Kissing Gourami live with Red Nose Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Kissing Gourami is 8.0× the length of Red Nose Shrimp — easily mouth-sized, and anything that fits in the mouth is a predator.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Kissing Gourami | Red Nose Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–8 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 12" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Kissing Gourami (to keep Red Nose Shrimp):
- Moonlight Gourami — 6", peaceful
- Siamese Algae Eater — 6", peaceful
- Siamese Algae Eater — 6", peaceful
Instead of Red Nose Shrimp (to keep Kissing Gourami):
- Flower Shrimp — 2.5", peaceful
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — 3.5", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
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